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yeow_z

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my first post here
« on: January 23, 2012, 11:31:00 PM »
this is my first  share on this website/forum, i just hope i am qualified here :-\ btw, anyone here know what kind of hover are these?


like a boss! _MG_1451 by NICRU, on Flickr
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2012, 11:35:31 PM »
Welcome to CR.  Its really great to have a new member post some photos right off the bat.

I don't recognize the creatures either.

+1 for posting a photo.
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2012, 11:46:58 PM »
Quote from: yeow_z on January 23, 2012, 11:31:00 PM
this is my first  share on this website/forum, i just hope i am qualified here :-\ btw, anyone here know what kind of hover are these?


like a boss! _MG_1451 by NICRU, on Flickr


Cool shot and I have no idea.

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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2012, 11:54:56 PM »
Welcome to CR!
I have no idea what insect this is, but the colors are terrific. Looks like you'll fit right in!
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« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2012, 02:50:24 AM »
thank you all for the comments and warm welcom! 8)

@Ardea, i didnt say they are hovering, im assuming the are hover "hoverflies" but im not sure what kind or family. Thanks for the comments!

picture taken this Jan. 2012, at Fullerton, California.
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« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2012, 04:59:53 AM »
Welcome to CR. Hoverflies are always difficult to identify, you usually need to look at multiple features, including the dorsal pattern and even in some cases, the legs. From the shape, I would guess at some sort of Syrphid hoverfly, but I could be off the mark, especially as you're likely to get different species in Canada (and shape doesn't always remain constant for a given family). It should point you in the right direction to make at least a family ID, if not genus. There are some online resources that may help, although I'm more familiar with UK sites.


Dasysyrphus Hoverfly by Kernuak, on Flickr
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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2012, 10:45:55 PM »
I dont think this is Syrphid hoverfly but thanks for the id though and for your comments. Yes, they are difficult to identify, ive seen a lot. thanks again. great shot btw! love the lighting.
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« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2012, 02:19:56 AM »
While on a recent outing I bumped into an entomologist named Bug Bob.  He had sent along this web site http://bugguide.net/node/view/15740 which was most helpful in identifying bugs.  Note the Guide section

When you have an MP-E 65 or other macro lens, having good bug ID resources is key.

Hope this helps
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« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2012, 10:01:02 PM »
^thanks! i already posted this image there, and i always visit that website, really helpful. thanks again. keep shooting
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« Reply #9 on: February 07, 2012, 08:07:06 AM »
Not sure what they are, but they seem to be having a good time!  Nice Photo.
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« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2012, 01:28:27 AM »
Regardless of what type of hoverflys they are, they certainly seem to be enjoying themselves!   ;D

Great shot too.
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« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2012, 05:33:37 PM »
Quote from: yeow_z on January 24, 2012, 10:45:55 PM
I dont think this is Syrphid hoverfly but thanks for the id though and for your comments. Yes, they are difficult to identify, ive seen a lot. thanks again. great shot btw! love the lighting.
Thanks, it was actually taken with a ring flash in low light. Hope you've had some luck in the ID, sometimes it can take months, then you suddenly come across something.
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2012, 10:51:11 PM »
Great macro shots, really dig them! :D
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