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Hoverfly

BY: @reachdreams | CREATED: Oct. 17, 2025, 6:18 a.m. | VOTES: 299 | PAYOUT: $2.49 | [ VOTE ]

Amidst the bustle of the world, which runs non-stop, there's a small corner that rarely gets attention. There, I found a small insect busily examining every detail of an unopened grass flower. It was a hoverfly, or Paragus crenulatus in Latin. It's a fly from the genus Paragus.

This hoverfly is one of those super lucky insects. Its coloration closely resembles that of a bee or wasp: a brownish orange mixed with shiny black. A coloration that predators dislike, and it's not a tasty snack.

Its costume, indeed, closely resembles that of a bee or wasp. However, there are two easy differences: its antennae and wings. Bees and wasps have two pairs of wings and long antennae. The hoverfly I photographed has one pair of wings and short antennae.

Despite their very precise coloration, like bees or wasps, hoverfly are don't sting. They don't have a sting. So if you find or see a hoverfly near you, don't be afraid. They won't harm you. They're safe to approach.

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Latin name | Paragus crenulatus
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Observation date | 17 Okt, 2025
Camera used | realme 7 Pro
Photographers | @reachdreams
Location | Aceh, Indonesia

| Link to original community |
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/321346297

Latitude | Longitude | Map
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4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993

TAGS: [ #Nature Observer ] [ #natureobserver ] [ #stem ] [ #india ] [ #waivio ] [ #archon ] [ #cent ]

Replies

@amjadsharif | Oct. 17, 2025, 9:56 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Micro photography is really wounderfull and difficult job.

!discovery

@reachdreams | Oct. 17, 2025, 11:17 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

It's difficult but addictive. Thank you, bro.

@roswelborges | Oct. 17, 2025, 10:11 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

I've read and seen images about these sylphs, but I've never been able to see them in person. What a privilege you have! Congratulations!

@reachdreams | Oct. 17, 2025, 11:19 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

This hoverfly is super small, and if you're not very observant, you won't see it. It likes grass. Thanks for stopping by.

@riyat | Oct. 17, 2025, 11:42 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Congratulations
You received an upvote ecency
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@pranavgtd | Oct. 17, 2025, 12:17 p.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

another beautiful macro photographs. awesome..

@reachdreams | Oct. 19, 2025, 6:33 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Thank you buddy

@stemsocial | Oct. 19, 2025, 3:27 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

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@reachdreams | Oct. 19, 2025, 6:33 a.m. | Votes: 0 | [ VOTE ]

Thank you for your support.

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