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• Silvio2006 (23934)
• [2007-05-06 13:45]

Hi Sue, the world is very little, I take the same photo today, I'll post tomorrow, sorry I dont't know the id, I hope that someone tell you, so I know.
Splendid macro with wonderful details and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• zumoduvas (2040)
• [2007-05-06 14:13]

Hello Sue.

Excellent picture, nice composition and colors,

Regards.
Jose Luis.

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• wishnugaruda (13860)
• [2007-05-06 14:24]
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HI Sue,
that's an excellent shot of the scorpion-fly.
I like the glittering wings, very good work my friend. I also had them here some time ago, perhaps you like to have a look than click here.
Your fly is a female, you can see the difference at the tail.
Male have a tail like a scorpion as you can see in my collage.
Bye and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• meyerd (3523)
• [2007-05-06 14:47]

Dear Sue,
very good shot at the Scorpion fly female. The male bears this scorpion-like tail held upward.
Unfortunately there are 20 species in Europe belonging to the genus Planorpa, 5 in Germany, ? in UK. It's not P. communis because of the wing veins, but P. germanica, if my identification key for Germany applies (E. Stresemnann1964. Exkursionsfauna, Vol. II/1. Volk und Wissen Berlin).
Thanks for sharing, Sue.
Best regards,
Dietrich

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• uleko (23564)
• [2007-05-06 15:17]

Hello Sue,
I've seen this Scorpionfly several times but never managed a good shot! I think it is rather beautiful and you've captured it really well! Excellent sharp details and nice colours. Very nice composition too!
Many thanks, Ulla

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• mikou (5265)
• [2007-05-06 15:18]

Hi Sue.
Excellent capture this interesting insect.I like very good point of view and fine sharp details.DOF is perfect with superb blurry BG.Amazing pleasant natural colors and light too.Great your macro work,thanks for sharing.
Best greetings Milos.

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• marmottelolo (14467)
• [2007-05-07 1:54]

bonjour sue
l'identité de cette femmelle a deja été devoilée,c'est une belle photo,colorée et contrastée,nette sur le premier plan et bien flou sur le BG.
laurent

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• cicindela (6980)
• [2007-05-07 3:31]
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Hello Sue!
This is not a fly but a scorpionfly belonging to genus Planorpa (most probably P. communis) (Mecoptera). These insects are known as predators but also as "thieves" - they use spider web as a "cupboard" - they eat dead spider's preys :)
Nice details and interesting POV, on the other hand I would cutt some free space on the left side :)
Best greetings from Poland,
Radomir

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• manyee (19714)
• [2007-05-07 3:50]

I love the details on this fly, Sue.
The lines and markings are very well defined with the thick black lines.
Excellent focus and exposure.
The translucent wings are well captured.
TFS. : )

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• Jacobo (389)
• [2007-05-07 14:58]

Excelente fotografía de esta mosca escorpión.
Los colores son muy naturales y parecen poco retocados.
Saludos
Jacobo