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Fly - in search of an identity
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Friends,
We had been to Omkar Hills where I took the photograph of this fly. The sun had just come out and I took this photo using an exposure compensation of -1.
I would appreciate if you can help me identify the species. |
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Sisir,
Great shot with a point and shoot. Nice point of view highlighting the wings beautifully against the background. Excellent diagonal composition. You made the right choice with the exposure.
- Murali Santhanam
Hi Sisir & welcome to TN.
Nice details, and I enjoy the composition.
Bee-flies belong to the Order Diptera (True Flies), Family Bombyliidae. Bombylius major, is the largest and best known specie. The body is stout and furry, so that the fly has a strong superficial resemblance to a bumblebee, although the long, spindly legs are rather different from those of a bee.
Well done.
Howard
- Rhea (10)
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It's a very cute fly!
I love the play with the wings!