Picture-winged fly ( Callopistromyia sp.) by larose forest photos


25-AUG-2013	Christine Hanrahan

Near the Castor River, Russell. This is probably C. annulipes, called the Peacock Fly, probably for the way it holds its wings up.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/400s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Karen Stuebing		04-Sep-2013 21:00
Very tiny fly. I like the patterns on its wings. V.

Torben Jorgensen		04-Sep-2013 15:31
Beautiful patterns on the wings. Nice find. V

Margot W		04-Sep-2013 14:01
I have never seen one like this before. A most unusual find.

Carol Rollins		04-Sep-2013 13:48
Great find and capture of this little fly with the gorgeous wings.

Jim Coffman		04-Sep-2013 12:28
A odd looking duck! :)) Nice find and capture.

Stephanie		04-Sep-2013 12:19
Fascinating capture of this fly! Love the wings! V

Linda & Pär Johansson		04-Sep-2013 12:00
What a strange insect! Nicely caught! V

hayl		04-Sep-2013 10:33
Your ability to find something so small is amazing. Once again, a lovely macro shot.

joseantonio		04-Sep-2013 04:02
Thank you for the details about the wings.V

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