Some type of Fly

[Roger Bailey]

So many things are fascinating to me. I think a lot of the time we do not realize exactly what is around us. This one sitting on a shoot of a flower I was trying to photograph. Everything has a purpose and only my imagination can solve the why of all the spikes, hairs and feet on him/her.

 

[AlanLichty]

This is a really nice macro shot. I am not generally a fan of flies but this is a good portrait of this one (where's my swatter?)

 

[Trent Watts]

Gorgeous Roger. I too love the complexity of insects. Such a challenge to photograph. This is a beauty.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Great macro work and good pose/setting. Great light as well good job all around

 

[sweetgrass]

Nice macro. I too have some fly macros!

 

[JimFox]

Great job here Roger! That's some awesome detail that you captured.

 

[Eric Gofreed]

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So many things are fascinating to me. I think a lot of the time we do not realize exactly what is around us. This one sitting on a shoot of a flower I was trying to photograph. Everything has a purpose and only my imagination can solve the why of all the spikes, hairs and feet on him/her.

Great photo, Roger. If you need help with identification, post it to iNaturalist.org or put the date in location information in the description to help me figure it out. I'm sure this fly is the Golden Dung Fly (Scathophaga stercoraria) a fairly common fly in North America, Europe, and cool climates.

For more info: https://www.google.com/search?q=Gol...JFzQIHZCIDycQ_h16BAhyEAE#imgrc=n7UMYwBvpDk2gM