Tag Archives: Hoverfly

06.18.2022 Stained Glass WIngs

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Steve Gingold

Among the many reasons we encourage wildflowers in the yard are the insects.  And among the reasons we encourage Daisy Fleabanes are the various species of Syrphid or Hoverflies they attract. And among the many reasons I like to see … Continue reading →

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07.28.2021 A favorite visitor-Eastern Calligrapher

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Steve Gingold

Do you have a favorite fly?  How about a favorite Hoverfly? This is mine.  These are tiny pollinators that do indeed hover.  They can fly backwards, maybe other flies do also, and their wings often iridesce. There is just a … Continue reading →

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08.01.2020 Well, I went and Katydid it

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Steve Gingold

What I went and did was acquire a twin flash unit which is semi-permanently attached to my 40D and 100 macro.  At 1/250 sec I can actually hold still long enough to capture a sharp image.  Shooting in the yard … Continue reading →

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