Winged things
Aug 16, 2015 13:34:29 #
Quite a windy day but persevered and got a few shots. All with Pentax K-3 and 100mm macro lens + 31mm Extension tube.
Very small Drain fly
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The usual fly
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Another dirty fly but quite a big fellow
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My first wasp and an angry beastie he was
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Aug 16, 2015 13:42:34 #
Aug 16, 2015 13:50:11 #
infestation, nice, interesting pictures, you did good. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup: Tejaswrangler :)
Aug 16, 2015 14:23:18 #
Aug 16, 2015 16:16:39 #
:thumbup: Drain fly aka moth fly: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drain_fly
This fly has only 2 oval compound eyes. The near antenna is out-of-focus and in front of the near eye, dividing it into two unequal sections.
This fly has only 2 oval compound eyes. The near antenna is out-of-focus and in front of the near eye, dividing it into two unequal sections.
Aug 16, 2015 16:35:43 #
tejaswrangler wrote:
Thank you.infestation, nice, interesting pictures, you did good. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup: :)
Aug 16, 2015 16:37:07 #
Flyextreme wrote:
Seems to be the general consensus cheers, can't remember every seeing one of these when hunting before so another 1st, they are a tiny wee thing thoughthink the first one may be a Drain fly :thumbup:
Aug 16, 2015 16:37:58 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks, now you point it out does seem quite obvious :)This fly has only 2 oval compound eyes. The near antenna is out-of-focus and in front of the near eye, dividing it into two unequal sections.
Aug 16, 2015 16:38:26 #
oldtigger wrote:
Looks like the mystery solved, cheers though.how about 4 compound eyes?
Aug 16, 2015 16:46:41 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
yeh, i see it now, 2 compound eyesThis fly has only 2 oval compound eyes. The near antenna is out-of-focus and in front of the near eye, dividing it into two unequal sections.
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