Some Fly's

[deetheturk]

Like the title suggests, here are some Fly's C&C Welcome as always


#1


#2


#3


Cheers David

[joebranko]

Great macro shots! Is #2 a fly or a mosquito?

[deetheturk]

Thank's Joe, it is a fly but I dont have I.D. was told from the Beefly fam?

David

[Geoff F]

All good shots with plenty of fine detail.

Looks as though the first fly is well filled with eggs.

The second has an interesting mouthpiece. Looks too hairy and heavily built for a Mosquito etc so possibly one of the Empis species?

And there are going to be more Sarcophaga flies around soon; going by the actions in #3.

[deetheturk]

Cheers Geoff, lol #3, #1 has a few mites attached, something I'm noticing quite regular here, is this common on Flies? Thanks again with I.D. s!

David

[bnnrcn]

Very nice ones

[Geoff F]

Yes those red mites are quite common on many species of insects. I think they are Phoretic Mites, but I'm not over certain of the spelling.

They aren't parasitic on their host; just hitching a ride as a means of dispersal. Sometimes they congregate in greater numbers. I also find them regularly on Harvestmen.

[Rebel]

Great shots David, #3 is my personal fav.

[Shadowman]

Nice, rich color capture.

[deetheturk]

Thank you Binnur

David

[Johann Schutte]

Detailed shots, Well illuminated. 1 and 2 in particular.

[deetheturk]

Cheers Geoff, I have encountered some in the human form throughout my life!

David

[deetheturk]

Cheers Matt

David

[deetheturk]

Thank you Johann, much appreciated!

David

[deetheturk]

Cheers John

David

[vaez]

all great image i like #2 have different angle in the #3 like red color

[deetheturk]

Thank you Vaez

David

[IzzieK]

I was about to ask about those red mites... thanks for clarifying them. It sure got my attention first...no, not a distraction. Through sheer ignorance, I thought it was a feature... #2's antennae is surely attractive. Jailhouse rock orange. Both of these #1 and #2 are very sharp and beautifully rendered. I can almost feel those little furry hair but they are flies, right? They are beauties in photos better not on my food though... #3's extra curricular activities? No comment...

[Stagecoach]

Wonderful work yet again David.

No 2 reminds me of that cartoon fly or gnat that's on a canned fizzy health boost drink that we used to see here the name of which I can't remember

Grahame

[deetheturk]

Thanks Izzie, I don't fancy those red mites hanging onto me and I'm with you regarding the flies on my food

Cheers David