Hoverfly: Helophilus pendulus

Paul Iddon

This is the hoverfly often found near to water - in this instance, this morning this one was regularly taking off and landing on the small concrete flagstones which are the border to my small garden pond. The orange spots on the flag are some form of algae I guess.

I framed this one to show the water and airation plants of the pond, though of course the DoF has thrown them into relief, but I left it in to set a scenario that in context of this description, tells of it's location.

C&C as always encouraged.

Exif:

Camera Make: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Image Date: 2009:06:12 10:29:28
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 105.0mm
CCD Width: 4.18mm
Exposure Time: 0.025 s (1/40)
Aperture: f/9.0
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: -0.67
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
Exposure Mode: Auto Bracketing




Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Lovely capture Paul - haven't managed a decent shot of this species yet this year. It's looking at lichen colonies on the flagstone.

Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Cheers Brian. Do they feed on lichens?


Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Paul Iddon wrote:

Do they feed on lichens?


Paul.

Not AFAIK - think like most hoverflies, they are pollen, nectar feeders.
Brian V.

Paul Iddon

Cheers Brian.

Paul.