Camera Critters - Hover Fly

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A hover fly who is able to disguise himself as a bee in order to ward off predators.

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Mike Golch said…
now that is interesting.
April 15, 2011 at 3:13 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Thanks Mike, I thought he was a bee until a bee expert friend of mine told me what he really was :)
April 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM
eileeninmd said…
Very interesting, great capture.
April 15, 2011 at 5:06 PM
Joanne Olivieri said…
Eileen, he's wannabe bee :) Thanks for visiting and commenting.
April 15, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Ann said…
I had no idea there was such a creature. How interesting. He certainly has a good disguise.
April 16, 2011 at 4:19 AM
Icy BC said…
Fantastic capture, Jo! We have no bees, and no flowers in the yard yet!
April 16, 2011 at 6:14 AM
One said…
That's a great shot of the hoverfly! It does resemble a bee. My bee has pollens on its legs. Will post on that someday.
April 16, 2011 at 7:13 AM
Unknown said…
Great shot!! Boom & Gary of The Vermilon River, Canada.
April 16, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Betty Manousos said…
Great shot! Well done!!
Visiting via Camera Critters.

Happy weekend!
Betty
April 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Chubskulit Rose said…
Now, that is what I call beauty!

Please come and see my critter post. Have a great weekend!
April 16, 2011 at 2:25 PM
J.Rylie.C said…
Lovely critter!


Would you come and see my critters? Thank you!
April 16, 2011 at 2:58 PM
betchai said…
oh wow, looks like a bee indeed! beautiful shot Jo.
April 16, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Self Sagacity said…
Well a bee never stay still for me to get that close. Great job in capturing him/ her so close!
April 16, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Stephani said…
I never heard of a hover fly! Nice capture.
April 18, 2011 at 8:45 PM
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