St Mark's fly (Bibionidae)

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St Mark's fly (Bibionidae)
Photo Information
Copyright: marie christine guegan (mariki) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 841 W: 67 N: 1555] (6903)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-20
Categories: Insects
Camera: Samsung digimax D103
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Diptera (except syrphidae) [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-04 23:33
Viewed: 281
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Bibio marci male

Size: 12mm (male), 14mm (female)

Despite their name St. Mark's Flies are mosquitoes and not flies. The females usually have small eyes, but the males have very big eyes indeed and that's why they're called flies. In springtime you often find numerous small fly looking mosquitoes of the Bibio generus. You'll have to consult un expert to tell all the species apart. The best known species is the real St. Mark's Fly. There are however two species with the same common name: Bibio marci and Bibio Hortulanus.

(source: www.gardensafari.net/english/mosquitoes.htm)

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 339 W: 3 N: 371] (1095)
  • [2008-05-05 0:03]

Hi Marie,
Very nice macro shot.Sharpness,details and DOF are wonderful.
Thanks for posting!

Hi Marie,
Good morning friend! An another excellent shot of this male mosquito with superb clarity and nice POV. The big eyes of this are prominent indeed. Your notes are also usefull. TFS.
Have a great day my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

Very good macro of this mosquito like insect, Marie.
Does it bite?
We have plenty mosquitoes in India these days and they bite like hell.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Bellissima composizione macro, eccellenti POV e DOF, ottima nitidezza, perfetta esposizione con colori splendidi e luminosi. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hello Marie, a wonderful close-up shot of a fly with nice details. TFS.
Regards,

Deniz

Hi Marie, great shot, good details and a fine composition, the notes are also excellent. you improve each day..

Hi Mariki, nice macro with fine details, splendid sharpness and beautiful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Salut Marie,une perfection fantastique,des details parfaites,c'est pas facile une photo comme celle-ci.mes plus gros compliments pour les notes aussi,Luciano

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1687 W: 20 N: 4738] (15476)
  • [2008-05-05 9:08]

Hi Marie,
Wonderful macro of this tiny but dangerous looking fly. The fact that it is a mosquitoes would mean that it carries diseases. Very neat and sharp image with perfect lighting and a great pose presented on the green leaf. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

A strange looking and a little fat mosquito on a fine leaf blade Marie, doesn't look like a typical mosquito, but a fine looking specimen in good focus and exposure. TFS indeed!
Mehmet

Lovely shot, Marie-Christine...
I love the beautiful and delicate details you've got on display here.
Goldy

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2416 W: 132 N: 6653] (20877)
  • [2008-05-05 11:18]

Hello mariki,
A very nice sharp capture of Bibio marci. We have seen many today but had no opportunity to take ashot as good as this.
I like the pose and composition on the contrasting light green leaf and the use of flash was excellent.
TFS this fine image,
Cheers, Ivan

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2072 W: 6 N: 1848] (12716)
  • [2008-05-05 12:42]

Hola Marie,
buena macro y excelentes detalles...
espléndidos colores.
saludos

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2935 W: 142 N: 4217] (13775)
  • [2008-05-06 0:28]

Hi Marie.
Brilliant image of a cute fluffy insect and wonderful texture reproduction of the leaf. I like fine colours and lights of the image, ultimate sharpness and details. May be main character is centered a bit bur this is not a point. My best wishes and TFS. Well done.
Alexei.

Hello Marie, superb details, nice DOF and POV of this fly. TFS.
Regards,

Hi Marie, my skin starts to crawl when I look at this shot of yours and you tell me it's a mosquito. Do they like humans? Either this guy is huge or that leaf is very small. Are the females as large? A few like that and they could almost carry you away. Very good macro of this guy. The detail you have on him is excellent, and I like the textures seen here, with the shiny skin, but covered in those dark coarse hairs. Very well done, and as usual a very informative post.

Thanks, John

Hi Mariki,

Nice shot and excellent note. Do those bite people?

Thanks,
John

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  • degani Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 184 W: 0 N: 255] (2018)
  • [2008-05-07 13:42]

beautiful macro picture with great intense colours of a strange animal, brava Marie Christine, as always
kind regards
franco

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