Insects

Taken 5-Sep-04

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Hoverfly (Syrphidae)

As their common names suggest, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods.

Canon EOS 10D, f/3.5 @ 105 mm, 1/180, ISO 100, No Flash

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