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The Mating Dance
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The Mating Dance

by Scott Hoerner

Category: Macro/Close-upAdded August 3, 2004190 views

Arthropods

Keywords: fly, mating dance

This fly was performing a mating dance. He would walk in circles while flexing one wing at a time in intricate patterns. He was so engrossed he let me get him within 3 inches of the front of the lens before flying away
Image Reference: CRW2804Image Format: Digital Capture - 5 to 7MPImage Crop: Full FrameDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No