Soldier fly ( Ptecticus trivittatus ) by larose forest photos


19-JUL-2012	Christine Hanrahan

Every summer at about this time of year, these big and attractive soldier flies turn up and hang out near my compost bin.

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Carl Carbone		24-Jul-2012 01:58
Some bugs will do it anywhere! Nice capture.

Patrick Goossens		20-Jul-2012 15:38
These are so great Christine! The top one is saying"look without my hands"

Tom LeRoy		20-Jul-2012 11:00
That's some busy little bugs! V

Pierre		20-Jul-2012 10:54
Une très belle trouvaille, très bien captée! V

dane		20-Jul-2012 09:38
NSFW?

Guest		20-Jul-2012 09:02
Hanging out and hooking up. Nice capture.

joseantonio		20-Jul-2012 04:23
Seems they are having a great time. V

Yvonne		20-Jul-2012 04:22
They are quite jewel-like! v

slhoornstra		20-Jul-2012 03:42
Your compost bin looks pretty romantic!! V

Stephanie		20-Jul-2012 03:09
Hanging out or hooking up? ;). V

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