Flower Flies (family Syrphidae) make up some 870 species in North America and are excellent mimics of bees and wasps. Despite appearances, they are harmless as well as being valuable pollinators. The small fly in this photo (Toxomerus geminatus) was foraging on a Woodland Sunflower. 40D, Canon 180mm macro, 1/100, f/8, ISO 400. Macro twin flash. Hand held. Manual focus. Comments are welcome.







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