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tiger98 · Nov 13, 2005, 5:13 PM

Still trying to get the hang of this 6T lens. Anybody know what kind of bee this is? It's very tiny the flower is less than a quarter of an inch across! Jim

tiger98 · Nov 13, 2005, 5:14 PM

#2

tiger98 · Nov 13, 2005, 5:14 PM

#3

seemolf · Nov 13, 2005, 5:31 PM

fantastic colors!
But this is not a bee...
My dictionary calls this a hover fly (fly=2wings).
#2 is outstanding, TMO this is close to "tchuanye" quality!
Sven

tiger98 · Nov 13, 2005, 5:38 PM

Thanks Sven! I REALLY appreciate your comment! I knew if anyone would know what they were it would be you! Jim

Tazzie · Nov 13, 2005, 5:48 PM

Sven, for those of us that see a bee, why is this more a fly than a bee?
It would be intersesting and helpful to know. :? :idea:

Quite good, Jim.

seemolf · Nov 13, 2005, 5:49 PM

complete nonsense!
Cerambyx and Tchuanye will know the exact ID of this hover fly.
I have studied life and biology, but not flies (up to now)!
But I admire the golden part of these creatures.
Sven

tiger98 · Nov 13, 2005, 5:52 PM

Thanks Tazzie! Jim

Tazzie · Nov 13, 2005, 6:01 PM

Sven, I never doubted your statement, We have hover flys here.
I didn't consult any source. We just call them that and think of them
as some sort of little annoying critter, but not a nasty fly. I was in no
way trying to correct you. I don't think I'll go on to ask: So, what are
they? :G:G:G:G great shots, especially like the last.

seemolf · Nov 13, 2005, 6:12 PM

Hymepoptera: bees, wasps and ants (part time wing owner):
...wikipedia:
Hymenoptera is one of the larger orders of Insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees, and ants. The name comes from the membranous wings (Greek hymen, a membrane), of which most forms have two pairs, the front wings larger than the back.

Two pairs! Flies and midges use the seconds pair to make bsssss bsssss!
Good night,
Sven

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Nov 13, 2005, 5:14 PM	#2
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Nov 13, 2005, 5:31 PM	#4
seemolf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,255	fantastic colors! But this is not a bee... My dictionary calls this a hover fly (fly=2wings). #2 is outstanding, TMO this is close to "tchuanye" quality! Sven

Nov 13, 2005, 5:38 PM	#5
tiger98 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,696	Thanks Sven! I REALLY appreciate your comment! I knew if anyone would know what they were it would be you! Jim

Nov 13, 2005, 5:48 PM	#6
Tazzie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 511	Sven, for those of us that see a bee, why is this more a fly than a bee? It would be intersesting and helpful to know. :? :idea: Quite good, Jim.

Nov 13, 2005, 5:49 PM	#7
seemolf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,255	complete nonsense! Cerambyx and Tchuanye will know the exact ID of this hover fly. I have studied life and biology, but not flies (up to now)! But I admire the golden part of these creatures. Sven

Nov 13, 2005, 5:52 PM	#8
tiger98 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,696	Thanks Tazzie! Jim

Nov 13, 2005, 6:01 PM	#9
Tazzie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 511	Sven, I never doubted your statement, We have hover flys here. I didn't consult any source. We just call them that and think of them as some sort of little annoying critter, but not a nasty fly. I was in no way trying to correct you. I don't think I'll go on to ask: So, what are they? :G:G:G:G great shots, especially like the last.

Nov 13, 2005, 6:12 PM	#10
seemolf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,255	Hymepoptera: bees, wasps and ants (part time wing owner): ...wikipedia: Hymenoptera is one of the larger orders of Insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees, and ants. The name comes from the membranous wings (Greek hymen, a membrane), of which most forms have two pairs, the front wings larger than the back. Two pairs! Flies and midges use the seconds pair to make bsssss bsssss! Good night, Sven