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    Sunbathing fly

    Spotted this fly sunbathing on the side of my house

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    Sunbathing fly

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    Re: Sunbathing fly

    One of the Pollenia species. Also known as Cluster Flies because they gather together in clusters at sunny spots.

    Good fine detail.

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    Re: Sunbathing fly

    Love the colors, super details. The hairs on his head look like stitches to me!

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    Re: Sunbathing fly

    nice capture.

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    Re: Sunbathing fly

    Nice capture.

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    Re: Sunbathing fly

    Very well done!!!
    Very nice color scheme !!!

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    Re: Sunbathing fly

    Nice image. Haven't seen a yellow haired fly before.

    Dave

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    Re: Sunbathing fly

    Very nice and sharp. I'very heard of cluster flies, but never knowingly seen one.

    John

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    Re: Sunbathing fly

    Good that it sat on the side of your house instead of inside it. To me, as summer is almost here, it is either the flies or the dogs going inside the house. Very nice shot, James, even if I really do not like flies. (who does?)

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