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Drone fly

Eristalis tenax

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

Two drone flies that are fighting or mating. The drone fly is a common hoverfly species that resemble drone honeybees. Mimicry, either of stinging bees or wasps is a typical trait of hoverflies and acts as a protective mechanism.

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Comments (3)
Elsa
Thank you Carol! I just had a look at your photos, you have got some awesome macros!!
Carol Snow Milne
there is nothing like capturing a first photo of a butterfly or bee or another insect flying! Great!!!! Congrats! I just captured a Caddisfly preparing for flight, thrilling. I love your photos.
peter
Coming in for a landing...

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PublishedJuly 31, 2011

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