Large hover fly - Helophilus sp.

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Bruce Williams
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Large hover fly - Helophilus sp.

Post by Bruce Williams »

Hi folks,

Been a bit tied up recently so was pleased to get out yesterday (Salcey Forest, Northants) with the old Minolta A2. It had been raining heavily just before I arrived (surprise surprise) so not a lot of insect action. However I did manage to get in a few shots of this Helophilus sp. (hover fly) just before returning to the car park.

Bruce

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MacroLuv
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Post by MacroLuv »

Very nice Bruce. :D
I can see ocelli (three in number). :wink:
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beetleman
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Post by beetleman »

Beautiful Photos Bruce. I love the pattern on its` abdomen. He looks kind of Bow-legged also, I wonder if they serve a purpose :-k . In the second picture, it looks like he is giving you the raspberry (sticking his tongue out and making a funny sound :wink: ) :) What is the word for that in the UK?
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