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Hoverfly Feeding on a Daisy

A close-up macro shot of a hoverfly feeding on the yellow center of a purple Michaelmas daisy, illuminated by warm, low-angle sunlight.

A drone fly feeding on a Michaelmas daisy in low October sun, its furred thorax and huge red-brown eyes lit from the side, the tongue pressed into the yellow disc and pollen caught on its feet, 105mm macro at 2:1, purple petals as a ring See more

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