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My pet hoverfly
As my wife went inside a clothing store, I amused myself by ‘taming’ this here hoverfly, which I enticed into landing on my fingertip several times, as though it became ‘our’ routine. Each time it t landed, I could feel the proboscis gently palpating my skin. I could feel it despite the incredibly small size. Thanks, little guy, for allowing me to capture an image of those amazing iridescent wings.
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Taking a break after trimming tomatoes…this little guy wouldn’t leave me alone…it was a great experience.
You got a great picture.
Are pretty good pollinators, too.
I try to remember not to speak to them audibly if neighbors are nearby. 
hoverfly lovers on this thread. Pics 'n everything!
We truly have some nature lovers here at DU. 
Playing with AI will surely lead to my ruination, but I’ll have fun in the meantime.