Master of Disguise -- Robberfly

Posted by Earnest (Oklahoma, United States) on 20 March 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

A number of insects including moths, bees, and flies, mimic the coloration of the bumblebee. It's usually a great deterrent because no one wants to tangle with one of these behemoths of the bee world. This fly was hunting in purple loosestrife in the fall along with all sorts of nectar hunters and other predators. Unfortunately disguises don't always work for everyone... See tomorrow's post.

I appreciate comments and visits but have discovered that replying sometimes takes great amounts of time so please forgive me if I don't answer your comments. I will very likely visit your page though....

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Excellent macro, Earnest!

20 Mar 2008 10:08am

@Betty: Thanks, Betty.

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Quebec, Canada

This is an incredible macro Ernest!

20 Mar 2008 12:28pm

@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you.

Teresa Durães from Portugal

excellent macro

20 Mar 2008 1:19pm

@Teresa Durães: Thanks, Teresa.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

A superb macro Earnest..

20 Mar 2008 3:57pm

@MaryB: Thanks, Mary.

Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom

Cute little fellow, great photo, so tomorrow what has eaten the fly

20 Mar 2008 4:23pm

@Peter Miller: All I can tell you is that when everyone wears the same costume, someone can lose. :-)

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

WOW...............what a GREAT macro shot, Earnest!

20 Mar 2008 5:48pm

@Judy: Thank you, Judy... take enough photos and one is bound to turn out OK.

Kerri from Blacksburg, United States

A Fabulous capture...great detail! I would have been fooled by him!

20 Mar 2008 6:11pm

@Kerri: Thanks, Kerri.

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

Great capture of a deceiver, indeed. And a nice "teaser" at the end to get us back here first thing tomorrow. :-)

20 Mar 2008 7:09pm

@Steven: :-)

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Splendid macro shot, excellent work.

20 Mar 2008 8:33pm

@Ana Lúcia: Thanks, Ana

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Just an exceptional macro. The details are amazing!

20 Mar 2008 8:51pm

@standley: Thanks very much, Standley.

vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada

Amazing macro.

vu@granby - Gilles Martineau

20 Mar 2008 10:48pm

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Incredilble and just bloomin' OUTSTANDING!

21 Mar 2008 1:12am

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

wow... that's a great macro! good job!

21 Mar 2008 3:33pm

Eduarda from Povoa de Santa Iria, Portugal

Exellent!!!!

21 Mar 2008 7:24pm

@Eduarda: Thanks for your comments, Eduarda.

Double KK Photography from West Richland, United States

awesome macro

28 Mar 2008 12:53am

Antoine from France

Superb capture and colours are very beautiful. ////You are entirely right Earnest. Today, I had stand by at home. I' accomplished a documentary on the grapevine. Take a cutting from feet of grapevine with Antoine. I'm with Wild rose or Eglantine, our small adopted female cat. It always follows me.

30 Apr 2010 4:44pm

@Antoine: I have answered everything backward today... I hope you're having a great week and thanks for the great greetings.

robberfly

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