Anthomyia Pluvialis by RedundantlyAbundant

Photography • Macro • posted on May 03, 2005

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MATTTIDBALL.COM I looked at all the flies on the Bug Guide site but couldn't find one like this. If you know, let me know so I can change the title of this shot. :) Update - thanks for the info Enmos!

Comments (29)

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Zacko

2:28AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Id say that is no other than Frank the Fly. Gorgeous macro, never seen anything like this before either. And that woodtexture makes this into such a classy and elegant compo. Well done indeed!!!!! Have yourself a great week #:O)

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1pearl

2:37AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Excellent macro...super !!!

Nasht

2:51AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

that's close man... really! beautiful capture!

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addiek

4:17AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

No idea, but gee it's a beauty of a fly.. Red eyes??? Could be a TV watching fly. Iridescent wings?? could be a bubble fly... black & white body??? could be a chess fly?

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sossy

4:35AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

what a fantastic detailed macro! love the movement of the wings! a perfect capture in all aspects! ;o)

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pauljs75

4:37AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

If it bites you and those bites hurt like hell, it might be a type of deer fly.

pimbotin

6:18AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Hmmm, in French, we call this a "crap" fly! I'm serious, this is no joke! Because she eats crap! You know what crap is? Of course you know... ;-)

soulofharmony

6:45AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Asolutely outstanding macro.. of the higest quality.. totally awesome :):))))))))))) sorry matt not up on fly knowledge.. only with a swish and thump of the newspaper.. sublime

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Enmos

6:55AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Awesome macro work here mate !! This one is unknown to me as well, will do my best to look it up for ya :o) Any size indication, habitat, etc ? ----- update: I think i found it :o) Its probably Anthomyia pluvialis, here are some links to pictures of it: http://www.anothersite.de/html/fliegen___co_14.html http://www.alrfoto.com/gal89/gale02.htm http://www.fkohl.de/foto.php?lang=de&foto=01.08.04-02-33 Found no info on it though, but i have seen reference to it as a flower dwelling fly also one reference of it being a 'beanfly'. Hope this is of any help :o)

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Niutek

7:09AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Couldn't care less how it's called, don't like how it looks either. Hell of a macro, though. Bravo! :))

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Tommy3D

7:10AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Who would think that a fly could be so beautiful Matt!! Great capture, can't tell you what kind of fly it is but he is cool none the less!!

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killerpumpkins

8:21AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Very nice work. I especially like the way the rainbow colors on back of wing blurred. Just a nice variety with this depth of field. KP

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TwoPynts

9:04AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

Hahah, addiek, you are too funny. What a cool find...guess he's his own fly...a real rebel! :) It figures that Enmos would be the one to find it. Good detective work for this great image!

solrac_gi_2nd

11:21AM | Tue, 03 May 2005

I had some 'funny' comments to write but I prefer to quote Addiek's comment ! Eheheh ! This capture is sublime. BRAVO !!!

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