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11-May-2018	Christine Hanrahan

Marsh fly (Sepedon sp.)

Larose Forest

If this is a Sepedon species as I think, then the larvae of these flies eat aquatic snails, hence the common name for these flies of Snail-killing Flies.

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Helen Betts		12-May-2018 23:31
An interesting looking fly, and such a fine capture of it. V.

Graeme		12-May-2018 23:13
It just blends in well with the branch.BV

hayl		12-May-2018 22:43
Really camouflaged with the branch - tricky to spot but you have the eye.

Hank Vander Velde		12-May-2018 22:21
Excellent sharp close-up image.

Pierre Martin		12-May-2018 19:10
excellent capture and great details!

John Reynolds LRPS		12-May-2018 17:35
Interesting. Voted.

Jim Coffman		12-May-2018 16:21
Excellent detail in this fine capture of nature...

Jeff Real		12-May-2018 16:16
Such a fascinating photograph. These details are outstanding. V

joseantonio		12-May-2018 15:44
beautiful and sharp details.V.

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