Some bees and hovers

Lord Vetinari · April 19, 2010

Some bee and hoverfly shots from the garden. Not sure if it's significant but some of the Syrphid hoverflies were a bit on the small side- only around 8mm body length.

Brian V.

GOLDENORFE · April 19, 2010

good shots Brian, like the miner and last hover best.

are the hovers normally about 12mm
phil

Lord Vetinari · April 20, 2010

GOLDENORFE wrote:

good shots Brian, like the miner and last hover best.

are the hovers normally about 12mm
phil

Thanks Phil - I would say yes - most of the Syrphus ribesii looking types are normally around 12mm so 2 of the 3 I shot looked a bit undersized. Just wondering if there is a lack of food for the larvae as I haven't yet seen any aphids.

Brian V.

dlplumer · April 21, 2010

Incredible

Wicked_Dark · April 21, 2010

Love the bee. Pollen baskets full, ready for lift off.

Paintguy · April 21, 2010

all great but #4 with the wing reflection is exceptional. What lens are you using? I've been using macro filters, but can't get that clarity.

Lord Vetinari · April 22, 2010

Thanks again for the comments.

paintguy- using a canon MPE-65 for these.
Brian v.

Some bees and hovers

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