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hoverfly Cheilosia illustrata

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Posted by Malcolm Muir on July 24, 2007 at 5:20 PM
hoverfly Cheilosia illustrata
Anybody know what this one is? I originally had it down as a Volucella sp. but it doesn't have feathery antenae. Obviously a bumble bee mimic or some sort. Taken yesterday.

.... found it - Cheilosia illustrata. Wonderful thing the internet.

Malcolm

D200 w. Sigma 150
1/640 @ f7.1
handheld
ISO 800
Posted by John Chapman on July 25, 2007 at 5:39 AM
This is a nice capture Malcolm. :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on July 25, 2007 at 1:07 PM
Hi Malcolm.......10/10 for sharpness....nice macro work

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 26, 2007 at 4:36 AM
Nice Malcolm - and great to see that high ISO number, especially from a D200 :toast: