Camera Critters - Hover Fly on April 15, 2011 Get link Facebook X Pinterest Email Other Apps A hover fly who is able to disguise himself as a bee in order to ward off predators.Click the above widget for more Camera Critters fun. Comments Mike Golch said… now that is interesting. Joanne Olivieri said… Thanks Mike, I thought he was a bee until a bee expert friend of mine told me what he really was :) eileeninmd said… Very interesting, great capture. Joanne Olivieri said… Eileen, he's wannabe bee :) Thanks for visiting and commenting. Ann said… I had no idea there was such a creature. How interesting. He certainly has a good disguise. Icy BC said… Fantastic capture, Jo! We have no bees, and no flowers in the yard yet! 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. Unknown said… Great shot!! Boom & Gary of The Vermilon River, Canada. Betty Manousos said… Great shot! Well done!!Visiting via Camera Critters.Happy weekend!Betty Chubskulit Rose said… Now, that is what I call beauty!Please come and see my critter post. Have a great weekend! J.Rylie.C said… Lovely critter!Would you come and see my critters? Thank you! betchai said… oh wow, looks like a bee indeed! beautiful shot Jo. Self Sagacity said… Well a bee never stay still for me to get that close. Great job in capturing him/ her so close! Stephani said… I never heard of a hover fly! Nice capture.
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