Actually a type of fly. But with an unusual lifestyle. The larvae live as parasites on bumblebees.
When I first saw this fly, from above, it looked like a much rarer species; but when I got to eye level I realised what it was. However, still not that common and this is the first one for this year.
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Thread: Sicus ferrugineus
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2nd July 2014, 08:05 PM #1
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2nd July 2014, 08:38 PM #2
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Re: Sicus ferrugineus
Nicely captured.
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2nd July 2014, 09:47 PM #3
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Re: Sicus ferrugineus
Quality work Geoff.
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3rd July 2014, 09:45 AM #4
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Re: Sicus ferrugineus
Splendor of color and good sharp.
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3rd July 2014, 07:00 PM #5
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Re: Sicus ferrugineus
Nice colours and details
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3rd July 2014, 07:54 PM #6
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Re: Sicus ferrugineus
Thanks for the comments.
These flies are usually reluctant to move so it does give a bit more in the way of 'thinking time' while shooting. Tried several options but using a little bit of flash came out best. I think my shutter speeds were a fraction on the slow side without flash so the sharpness wasn't quite so good.
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