Hoverfly (Paragus Haemorrhous )
Hoverflies are best known as pollinators, beside bees. They also feed on both pollen and nectar for energy to produce eggs, which usually seen on flowers but also occasionally grasses and trees. Hoverflies may vary in color and size but I mostly found yellow and black hoverfly which sometimes made me confuse to identify them with wasp or bees. However, this one is included into Paragus haemorrhous family that has very small form of body, we need some time to detect their presence around. They belong to the family Syrphidae, in the order fly. This is a tiny version of hoverfly that I found around the grass near the woodland As it is tiny insect, I managed to take its photos with extreme macro so I could be able to perceive the detailed look of this insect. Actually, it is also occasionally spotted inland. This species is known as a fast flier and mostly seen flying low over the ground and used to stop on the vegetation plants and twigs.
| Camera | Nikon D7000 |
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| Category | Insect Photography |
| Lens | Tamron Tele-Macro 70-300 |
Catching a hoverfly on a bright leaf takes patience. You need a steady hand for the best shot. Focus on their tiny eyes for sharpness. Their head also works well as a target. This focus helps with a blurry background. Use soft, natural light when you shoot.
A cloudy sky is great for this. The golden hour also gives good light. It brings out their true colors. You also avoid harsh dark shadows. Nice pics!