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Dimensions1691 x 1268
Original file size785 KB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken29-Jul-11 12:20
Date modified29-Jul-11 18:53
Shooting Conditions
Camera makeOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Camera modelE-3
Focal length150 mm
Focal length (35mm)300 mm
Max lens aperturef/2.8
Exposure1/250 at f/11
FlashFired, compulsory mode
Exposure bias0 EV
Exposure modeManual
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 200
Metering modeCenter-weighted average
Digital zoom1x
Hover Fly

Hover Fly

This is Metasyrphus americanus, a Syrphid fly, known commonly as a "Hover Fly". He is resting on a Black-Eyed Susan. Yes, it is a male.
Syrphids come in a wide variety of yellow and black patterns that mimick the look of bees and wasps.
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