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Drone Fly; diptera, fly, hover fly, insect

Drone Fly

by ian atkinson
published on Jul 15, 2009

Drone flies (Eristalis sp.) are hover flies that look superficially like large honey bees. Their larvae are aquatic and breath with a telescopic snorkel tube protruding from their rear end. This breathing apparatus gives them the nick name Rat Tailed Maggot.

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#1 by lostash, Jul 16, 2009
Excellent macro shot Ian, really like this one!
#2 by ian atkinson, Jul 16, 2009
Thanks, lostash. I see you've been taking some great macros yourself lately.
#3 by Figgins, Jul 16, 2009
Wonderful photo and great info to go with it!
#4 by ian atkinson, Jul 17, 2009
Thanks, figgins. Much appreciated.
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