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Dung Fly ( Scatophaga stercorarium )

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Posted by Barrie Harwood on June 17, 2007 at 1:53 AM
I was out and about at 5am this morning looking for dragonflies however, I had forgotten to take into account that following two days of continuous heavy rain, my local stream had become the mighty Colorado so any idea of walking along the water course had to be abandoned.

I settled for photographing some of the hoverflies and other winged bugs that were around at the same idiotic hour that I was.

Edit: Thanks to Justin for the identification

Canon 1Ds-II
Canon 180mm macro
1/160th @ f/10 (iso 200asa equivalent)

Barrie :smile:
Posted by Justin on June 17, 2007 at 2:44 AM
Barry,

Looks like a Dung Fly ( Scatophaga stercorarium )

Nice shot,like the way the perch goes from near to far,puts more emphasis on the sharp insect. :cool:
Posted by Barrie Harwood on June 17, 2007 at 2:56 AM
Is that you just being polite Justin? :wink:

Thanks for the ID and comments. Much appreciated

Barrie :smile:
Posted by jack chapman on June 17, 2007 at 6:21 AM
great colours and detail
Posted by Justin on June 17, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Is that you just being polite Justin?


:biggrin:
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on June 17, 2007 at 12:46 PM
Very nice detailed shot Barrie :toast: