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11-JUL-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Ragweed fruit fly (Euaresta bella)

The larvae of these flies eat the seeds of ragweed flowers, thus helping control the plants that cause grief amongst those allergic to the pollen of the native plant.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/250s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso80 full exif

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Don25-Nov-2014 21:08
Extraordinary perspective on what one might readily pass off as commonplace and even unpleasant.
Torben Jorgensen25-Nov-2014 15:57
Excellent shot of this tiny fly. I love the wingpattern. V
Ceya25-Nov-2014 15:04
Simply fascinating, Christine! V
borisalex25-Nov-2014 12:58
Sensational facts and shot! V.
Yvonne25-Nov-2014 06:13
So these are the good guys Christine? Fabulous detail. v
joseantonio25-Nov-2014 05:18
Great and lovely details in this unusual creature.v.
Ann Pettigrew25-Nov-2014 03:15
Excellent macro of this beautiful fly, Christine! I agree with Heritage Man! V
Guest 25-Nov-2014 02:05
Amazing tiny "fresser." V
Jean Chiasson25-Nov-2014 01:10
Beautiful creatures details view Christine vote
Hank Vander Velde25-Nov-2014 00:56
A SUPER macro image Christine.
Ann Cleeves24-Nov-2014 23:53
A brilliant capture......such great details on both leaf and fly, especially the uplit colours with the green seen through the clear parts of the wings.
Helen Betts24-Nov-2014 23:27
Fascinating closeup, and the detail on that leaf is superb. V.
janescottcumming24-Nov-2014 23:22
A fascinating looking creature. Great catch Christine. V
Carl Carbone24-Nov-2014 23:06
Really pretty insect. Nice to know they do some good.
Jim Coffman24-Nov-2014 22:36
What a great closeup! Nice find and well captured!
Terry Sprague24-Nov-2014 22:33
Wow, cool !!! V
Patrick Goossens24-Nov-2014 22:14
You show us the most extraordinary creatures Christine!
globalgadabout24-Nov-2014 22:13
what a plethora of patterns in wings and leaf...dazzling shot...love those lime eyes too.....V
bill friedlander24-Nov-2014 22:07
Wow! So clear! Great shot! V
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