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by Carol Senske
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Hoverflies are often sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, and they are often mistaken for bees or wasps. The adults feed on nectar and... more
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Hoverflies are often sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, and they are often mistaken for bees or wasps. The adults feed on nectar and pollen, and can be seen hovering over flowers before landing briefly to sip nectar or eat some pollen. While adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, the larvae eat a wide range of foods such as decomposing plant and animal matter. In some species the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects. This makes them a natural predator and necessary for the balance of nature. Organic control, if you will:>)
As you can imagine, these cute insects can be important in plant pollination. They are completely harmless so don't be fooled by their bee and wasp mimicry which probably serves to scare away predators.
About 6,000 species are known throughout the world. Hoverflies are found on every continent except Antarctica.
You can read more here: (the first article is t...
I always wanted to try photography, and my retirement offered an opportunity to do just that. The natural world is my first love. Here you will find pictures of things both large (landscapes, for instance) and small (macro) that catch my eye. I hope the images serve as a window into the natural world many of you don't have the chance to see. In a sense, I'm trying to create a guided nature trail, sharing what information I have about the subject. I'm always grateful for new and better information and welcome all input. Learning is food for the mind and soul. Nothing is ever harmed in the picture-taking process, but some things that wander into our home (like spiders) are carefully removed from the house after they serve as "models"....
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Mother Nature
Thank you, Jeff, for this wonderful feature in Pleasing the Eye!
Randy Rosenberger
Love the beauty of this piece and the quality and care that went into its composition! It is my pleasure to PROMOTE this piece of beauty on our FEATURED ARTWORK section of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Thanks for sharing! Liked & faved Randy B. Rosenberger (admin of WFS group)
Carol Senske replied:
I'm just thrilled to have a feature, Randy:>) Thank you ever so much!
Doris Potter
Well, it looks like you are mastering it very quickly! Bravo!
Doris Potter
Nice shot!
Carol Senske replied:
This is my new camera - a DSLR - and I'm learning to use it. Leaving the good old, comfy, point and shoot is tough! Many thanks:>)