Flower fly

The American hoverfly, aka flower fly, (Eupeopes americanus) is a very common visitor to my garden. They have no ability to sting so getting very close to photograph is not a problem. Pictured here on common burdock (Arctium minus), the hoverfly is absolutely gorgeous!

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Stuart

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Wow indeed - what a fantastically clear shot! Posted 10 years ago
1. Deb Cappello
  
  Snow Leopard
  
  Thanks Stuart! Posted 10 years ago

Claire Hamilton

Lion

Another wow, incredible close-up, lovely! Posted 10 years ago
1. Deb Cappello
  
  Snow Leopard
  
  Thanks so much Claire! Posted 10 years ago

garrylomasphotography

Lion

Superb depth of field, well done!! Posted 10 years ago
1. Deb Cappello
  
  Snow Leopard
  
  Thanks Garry! Posted 10 years ago

The American hoverfly

The American hoverfly, "Eupeodes americanus", is found throughout North America and inhabits meadows, and fields with flowers and foliage. Adults feed on nectar, whereas their larvae feed on aphids.

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Similar species: True Flies

Species identified by Deb Cappello

By Deb Cappello

Uploaded Aug 20, 2015. Captured Aug 1, 2015 03:47 in 129 North Fraley Street, Kane, PA 16735, USA.

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Canon PowerShot A1000 IS
f/2.7
1/101s
ISO125
6.2mm

Captured in the summer. More summer photos.