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.
| Latin name | Paragus crenulatus |
|---|---|
| Observation date | 17 Okt, 2025 |
| Camera used | realme 7 Pro |
| Photographers | @reachdreams |
| Location | Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original community |
|---|
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/321346297
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 4.695135 | 96.7493993 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993 |
Micro photography is really wounderfull and difficult job.
!discovery
It's difficult but addictive. Thank you, bro.
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!
This hoverfly is super small, and if you're not very observant, you won't see it. It likes grass. Thanks for stopping by.
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another beautiful macro photographs. awesome..
Thank you buddy
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