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Magnifying Droplet


Magnifying Droplet
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Copyright: Joe Kellard (joey) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-16
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot S3 IS, Raynox DCR-250
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-09-18 1:59
Viewed: 464
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I'm not sure what species of fly this is so an I.D. would be very appreciated :)
Here's some info on flies.

True flies are insects of the Order Diptera (Greek: di = two, and pteron = wing), possessing a single pair of wings on the mesothorax and a pair of halteres, derived from the hind wings, on the metathorax. The common housefly is a true fly and is one of the most widely distributed animals.

The presence of a single pair of wings distinguishes true flies from other insects with "fly" in their name, such as mayflies, dragonflies, damselflies, stoneflies, whitefly, fireflies, alderflies, dobsonflies, snakeflies, sawflies, caddisflies, butterflies or scorpionflies. Some true flies have become secondarily wingless, especially in the superfamily Hippoboscoidea, or among those that are inquilines in social insect colonies.

It is a large order, containing an estimated 240,000 species of mosquitos, gnats, midges and others, although under half of these (about 120,000 species) have been described. It is one of the major insect orders both in terms of ecological and human (medical and economic) importance. The Diptera, in particular the mosquitoes (Culicidae), are of great importance as disease transmitters, acting as vectors for malaria, Diptera are a diverse order with an enormous range of ecological roles. Every type of trophic level pattern can be seen in the Diptera. Dipteran predators include the robber flies (Asilidae). A variety of herbivores can be found in the Diptera, such as the economically important fruit flies (Tephritidae). Flies are often parasites, including internal parasites such as the bot fly and external parasites such as the mosquito, black fly, sand fly or louse fly. Myiasis is the special term for flies infecting living tissue (such as the screw worm fly). Many flies eat dead organic matter detritovores, plant or animal remains. This is especially common in the larval stage, seen in the filter-feeding mosquitos and black flies to the dung-feeding blow flies (Calliphoridae) or the organic deposit feeding rat-tailed maggot. A number of taxa feed on blood, including horse flies and mosquitos. Flies are also important pollinators for many species of plant, and many species feed on pollen and nectar.

The basic fly life cycle is egg, larvae (maggots — see below), pupa and adult (winged stage), called holometabolism. There is often a difference in food sources for larvae versus adult dipterans of the same species. For example, mosquito larvae live in standing water and feed on detritus while the adults feed on nectar as their energy source while females utilize blood as their energy source for egg production.

Flies rely heavily on sight for survival. The compound eyes of flies are composed of thousands of individual lenses and are very sensitive to movement. Some flies have very accurate 3D vision. A few, like Ormia ochracea, have very advanced hearing organs.
dengue, West Nile virus, yellow fever and other infectious diseases.

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Hi Joey,
A very close approach!
I like the way you managed to get close and get so much clear details from this fly.
The eye structure is pretty impressive, with its red colour, as well as the ones seen on the wing's transparencies.
I'm sorry I can't help with the ID.
Well done and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

Hi Joe,
This sure is an unusual fly,and a new one to me.No idea what it is.
The droplets look cool with the variety of colours they are reflecting.
If I didn't know better I'd say you cheated and sprayed this with a mister ;)
Looks great anyway.
Cheers,Steve

S pretty the way you have captured it. It looks like a Christmas tree decoration! A very beautiful insect and so well noted as you always do. Of course it is fine. It is Joey!
Bob

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 23 N: 3660] (13089)
  • [2007-09-18 8:43]

Hi Joe,
this could easily be a broach or some kind of jewellry..that Ruby red is beautiful. You got some great detail here too and a nice diagonal composition,although perhaps a little tight at the bottom...but that really is nit picking :o)
Nice job.
Paul

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2007-09-18 12:20]

Hi Joe. dont know if its the water on the fly but it has amazing colours.your new lens give fine detail in the eye. with a sharp focusing. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hi Joe, splendid macro with amazing details, wonderful colors and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • ridvan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 555 W: 0 N: 1134] (5196)
  • [2007-09-18 13:17]

selam joe, excellent macro shot and very good composition of this insect very interesting kind .nice pov and bg with splendid colours.well presented pose
Well done my friend!
Regards ridvan

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 727 W: 98 N: 1694] (5406)
  • [2007-09-18 14:55]

Phenomenal macro, Joe!
You have been doing fabulous things with that marvellous new lens of yours
TFS
silke

hello joe,
fine macro shot, the droplets on the body looks beautiful, effective pov,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Hi Joe,
A beautiful capture of this fly with a nice composition of water in its body creating a nice effect. Sorry not sure about the ID. I am sure Mr. Ivan (Argus) can help you Identifying it. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Joe,

A nice image of the insect with the water droplets, the photo has a good composition, sharpness and nice colors. Thanks for sharing.

Pierre

Your work is amazing - your macros are so incredibly good!!!
WOW! WOW!!!
(Did you ever visit that site I suggested?)

Hi Joe,
a nice close-up with good details and nice colours but
I think you could bright it up bit.
The dew are very nice, waterdroplets always helps to bring
out colours in a nice way.
Well done.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-09-19 21:01]

Hi Joe, Lovely magnification effect. Superb the droplets are creating an excellent scene. Ganesh

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