A syrphid (Toxomerus marginatus) feeding on the pollen of a Texas dandelion (a.k.a. false dandelion, Carolina desert-chicory, leafy false dandelion or Florida dandelion; Pyrrhopappus carolinianus).

[larger versions can be seen here]

Posted by jason | May 27, '08 | Canon S5 IS, Fauna, Flora, Hoya Polarizing Filter, Hoya UV Filter, Nature, White Rock Lake |




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photography from jason m hogle at xenogere