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Another hoverfly this time visiting a self-seeded parsley plant which I think looks lovely when in flower. I hope to collect some of the seeds and scatter them in the herb garden where hopefully they will emerge next spring.
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Such a fine macro – and what a pretty pairing with parsley flower (never appreciated the diminutive blooms until this close-up)
p.s. Since macro is a forte of yours you might like to id the hoverfly
I think it’s a male (eyes meet at top of head) Episyrphus balteatus (marmalade fly) – good image checklist here
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Thanks for that. I have had a look at the list and there are several that it could be, but I rather like your choice of a Marmalade fly!
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What a cracker of a shot, Jude.. Superb detail.
Shame the fly got in the way.
😉
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Love this. Bugs and bees make such a great addition to any macro, don’t they? The plant is beautiful. Your garden will look lovely. I’ll have to find a good one to post today. 🙂
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You’ve been saving this one. It’s gorgeous! 🙂 🙂
Our Boston Ivy has just started to develop tiny flowers. Never known it to happen before?
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Now I shall have to look up Boston Ivy – it’s not the same as Virginia Creeper is it? Ours was developing buds before we left. As was a rose!
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I was calling it VC until Mick corrected me the other day, so yes- or very similar 🙂
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Lovely capture, Jude!
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Thank you Sue. Love this lens.
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Way to go!
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Wonderful macro, Jude! 🙂
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Thanks Sylvia. I love catching the little beasties…
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It is so true, our mother earth laughs in flowers…
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What a superb shot: those translucent – or is it transparent? – wings!
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I’d say transparent, but translucent sounds better 🙂
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Another lovely photo, Jude. I’m pleased you said this was a hoverfly. I would have thought it was a bee. I learn something new every day.
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I thought they were bees too until Ark corrected me; there are a LOT of hoverflies.
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I must take more notice now. I really like your big fat furry bees.
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Big fat ones, small fat ones… takes all sorts 🙂
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What a clear and lovely picture… 🙂
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Thanks!
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Beautiful and crisp shot !
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Thank you 🙂
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These are fantastic close-ups, Jude. I love the parsley flower as the backdrop. And, I’ve learned about a hoverfly.
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This is a great photo – you are very skillful with your macro lens. The colours in the picture are lovely too.
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that’s very nice of you Elaine. I like using this lens, but still practising
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Never thought much of dill but it found its perfect place in your picture and served its purpose – attracted the hoverfly. Now everyone is happy!
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Isn’t it a miracle how such delicate wings can fly?
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Magic! How was Barca and the hotel? My daughter has booked the same one so please email me all the tips you have for getting around 🙂
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Will do and if you email me your address I’ve kept some maps etc that might be useful 🙂
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Okey dokey, will do 🙂
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Hurrah for hover flies: a pretty portrait perched on parsley.
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By the way, in Texas we have a native parsley but it’s not edible, or at least not palatable—I tasted a bit once.
https://portraitsofwildflowers.wordpress.com/2014/07/18/prairie-parsley/
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Lovely colour though 🙂
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😀
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your photos are very beautiful…
HeyJude remember me “the Beatles!”
many regards
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Many thanks Antonio 🙂
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The hoverfly looks like its dancing, when its in the flowers. Youve done a great job with these photos.
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Thank you 🙂
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No problem. Thanks for responding.
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