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Photography with cameras
Nikon D3x, Nikon D300, Canon 50D
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| | | | Marmelade fly | | The marmelade fly (Episyrphus balteatus) is a species in the family hoverflies (Syrphidae). | | |
| | | | Their appearance is eye catching. They can, however, easily be confused with wasps, as they look deceptively similar to them (mimicry). Unlike wasps, they only have one pair of wings (Diptera) and are not hairy. The marmelade fly is found from May to August in wetlands, forests and mountains all over Europe. Thelarvae feed on aphids and certain other small creatures. The adult marmelade fly lives off the nectar and pollen of many flowers and is considered a pollinator. | | |
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Photography with Cameras
Nikon D3x, Nikon D300, Canon 50D
Image editing with Photoshop | | 1. | Female Episyrphus balteatus | | 2. | Head of Marmelade Fly female | | 3. | Head of male Marmelade Fly | | 4. | Hoverfly - Episyrphus balteatus - front view | | 5. | Marmelade Fly female top view | | 6. | Marmelade Fly male on red flower | | 7. | Marmelade Fly view from beneath |
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