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Copyright: Sergio Stella (flashpoint) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 113 N: 1989] (10425)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-17
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D40X, AF Micro 105mm f2.8
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/15 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-10-18 3:45
Viewed: 205
Points: 18
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Tachinid Fly: Trichopoda pennipes
Diptera Family Tachinidae

Trichopoda pennipes is a parasitoid of several true bugs. The adult fly is about the size of a house fly and may hover above squash plants in search of prey. It has a bright orange abdomen, velvety black head and thorax, and a fringe of short black hairs on the hind legs. The wings of male flies have a dark spot. The tip of the abdomen of female flies is black.

The family Tachinidae is considered the largest amongst all the diverse families of Diptera (two-winged true flies). Recent science shows approximately 8,200 species worldwide. Adult tachinid flies are diverse in appearance, but they are generally known for their bristly facies. Archytas exhibits prototypical tachinid features, including a large, metallic-colored abdomen covered with bristles. Many other tachinids, however, are sparsely bristled and exhibit very pale coloration. All Tachinids share the parasitoid habit, and almost all of them are endoparasites of of other insects; in spite of their varied appearance all species of Tachinidae are alike in this characteristic.

Insects most commonly parasitized by the tachinids are the larvae of the Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) and the adults and larval form of the beetles, or Coleoptera. Other tachinids attack true bugs of the Hemiptera (Heteroptera), larva of Hymenoptera (bees, wasps, ants, sawflies), or adults of Orthoptera (grasshoppers, katydids, crickets and their kin). Rarely do Tachinidae parasitize other Diptera or any other groups of arthropods, however, some of these flies are known to attack woodlice (Isopoda).
in Ws a lateral view

Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D40X
Software: Paint Shop Pro Photo 11,20
Exposure Time: 10/150 sec
F-Stop: f/18.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 105 mm
Date Taken: 2009-10-17 12:29
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 64 kb
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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1726 W: 0 N: 3927] (15770)
  • [2009-10-18 5:11]

Bonjour Sergio,
Oui, j'aime cette composition peu habituelle. Et surtout comme tu le sais maintenant la beauté des couleurs. Image très originale d'une petite mouche.
Bien vu!
Bon dimanche
Anne

WOOOW is the word...

Buena captura Sergio, yo no la conocía y hace poco tiempo también la fotografié: http://es.treknature.com/viewphotos.php?l=5&p=218283
Es curiosa su forma de moverse sobre las plantas y esos grandes cepillos en sus extremidades traseras.
Buen documento: Josep Ignasi.

Ciao Sergio. Il POV rende molto dinamica la posa dell'insetto. Molto buono il contrasto e gradevoli i colori.

Roberto

hello sergio
great composition with good details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2009-10-18 10:07]

Hello Sergio,
Wow, what a capture - this one is surely on its way to attack you!! Excellent symmetrical view and very fine sharp details. Beautiful colours too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Sergio
Wonderful macro to this lovely wasp1
Congratulation!
Mariana

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2009-10-18 22:59]

Ciao Sergio,
A fine macro of this unusual Tachinid fly, the frontal POV showing most of its features with good sharpness and colours against a nice contrasting neutral BG. This one is new for me!
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

Hello Sergio
i like the unusal pose of this fly and also the wunderful color of the BG
great composition sharply detailed and taken from a good POV
Have a good night
Jacqueline

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