Kay 3,709 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I thought i would have a sit in the garden today & spotted this , not sure if its a Bee or a Wasp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paddy.t 8 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Looks like a wasp to me kay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Looks like a Hoverfly to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaegervulpes 0 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 That be a hoverfly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quasar 1 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 regardless of what it is... that sure is a stunning picture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rolfe 2 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hoverfly..........brilliant picture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Oh i wasnt right after all, thanks for telling me what it is, whats a hoverfly then Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephOC 6 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hoverflies are flies and not related to bees or wasps. They get their name from their habit of hovering during flight. Most species of hoverfly are black and yellow/orange and sometimes very closely mimic the colouration of bees and wasps, (some are even big and hairy like bumblbees). This colouration gives the flies some protection as birds and other would-be predators avoid such coloured insects, incorectly assuming they have a sting and are dangerous. A lovely picture! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hoverflies are flies and not related to bees or wasps. They get their name from their habit of hovering during flight. Most species of hoverfly are black and yellow/orange and sometimes very closely mimic the colouration of bees and wasps, (some are even big and hairy like bumblbees). This colouration gives the flies some protection as birds and other would-be predators avoid such coloured insects, incorectly assuming they have a sting and are dangerous. A lovely picture! Well there colouration worked on me i was convinced it was a kind of bee or wasp, thanks for the explanation i will look out for some other things as well now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEAN3513 7 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 lovely pic kay. i presume you where hunting it at the time...............lol. sean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richie 1 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 i like it, very clear... what camera are you using ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted March 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 i like it, very clear... what camera are you using ? The one i took that with is a Cannon power shot A470 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doxhope 2 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Kay, the quicker you get a DSLR the better, your photography has improved greatly over a short period of time, its time to move up hon.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghillies 209 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 very nice shot of a hoverfly Kay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 hoverfly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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