Hoverfly Syritta pipiens in flight

Lord Vetinari

Couple of in flight shots of male Syritta pipiens hoverflies eyeing up potential mates feeding on potentilla flowers below. 5Dmk2/MPE-65/430Ex.
Brian v.





Crop from above shot showing detail

GOLDENORFE

wonderfull!
they do "hover" for quite a long time in one spot

Lord Vetinari

GOLDENORFE wrote: »

wonderfull!
they do "hover" for quite a long time in one spot

Thanks Phil,
Yes the males do hover for quite a time when they spot a potential mate.
Brian v.

Damage

Great shots Brian, i used to wait for them to land. Now i wait for them to hover

Lord Vetinari

Damage wrote: »

Great shots Brian, i used to wait for them to land. Now i wait for them to hover

Thanks
Always fun trying to capture them in flight.

Brian V.