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racketman
14th of May 2006 (Sun), 19:28
not a great shot but head is distinctive:

http://i.pbase.com/o4/33/541333/1/60185676.fly1.JPG
pxl8
15th of May 2006 (Mon), 00:28
Rocky Balboa?

Seriously I don't have a clue but its a lovely shot :)
Action_Man
15th of May 2006 (Mon), 05:01
No idea RM but its a nice shot :) ...
LordV
15th of May 2006 (Mon), 05:34
Wonderful capture whatever it is :) Definitely a miniature Arnold Shwarzenegger :)
I'll post it on the diptera forum with your permission- how big was it?
Brian V.
racketman
15th of May 2006 (Mon), 07:23
Wonderful capture whatever it is :) Definitely a miniature Arnold Shwarzenegger :)
I'll post it on the diptera forum with your permission- how big was it?
Brian V.
from memory about 1cm. face is like Dexia rustica but i'm sure they are bigger. Myopa Buccata another possible.
Omri Alon
15th of May 2006 (Mon), 08:11
That fly is messed up! :lol: Nice shot :D
LordV
15th of May 2006 (Mon), 10:47
from memory about 1cm. face is like Dexia rustica but i'm sure they are bigger. Myopa Buccata another possible.
The fly guys id'd so far as "This is a Myopa spec. (Conopidae). "
Brian V.