Is it a Bird, is it a Fly?

[dpastern]

Check the beak out on this fly...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/2192610490_66eb5f9fbe_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2191823555_fd11847a82_o.jpg

I have a fair few more images to process, but have been busy with backing up data over the past few weeks, as well as preparing for my new PC (Intel Quadcore 6600, 8gb Geil RAM, 2 x 500gb WD hard drives in Raid 1, you get the drift ;-) )

Dave

[johnkermit1]

very nice Photo! it is a strange Fly indeed. great find, and a great photo to display its uniqueness!

congrats on the new PC! sounds like an awesome machine!

[CyberDyneSystems]

Excellent photo with lovely color and detail.. and WOW look at the schnoz on that fly! :lol:

Ive never seen anything like it?

[Photogirl2007]

Goodness Dave, what a weird beak on this one. I have never seen something like it. Great shot!! :) Here I am thinking we have strange looking bugs!!

[alliec]

That is a weird looking Hover? Looks like a bullet with legs :-)

[GaryT]

You sure this isn't another photoshop creation?

[bandit 1]

Hiya Dave,

Excellent shots definately the 'Schnozzle' Durante of the Diptera World eh.
any thoughts on an ID ??

Cheers for now
Mark

[LindaB]

The second pic - guessing a crop from the first one - is incredibly clear and sharp Dave and a superb shot.

The nose looks like the front of a little jet lol.

Linda

Oooh, the pc sounds rather major :-)

[spidermanrbryce2006]

its a crossbred lol Great shot never seen something like this b4!

[troypiggo]

It's a Barbara-Streisand Fly :D

[tumana]

Niiice. What a great shot! What lens did you use to take this? I just got a 60mm macro for jewelry and I'd have to get pretty close to get a shot like that.

[dpastern]

It's a Barbara-Streisand Fly :D

hahaha! Thanks for the good laugh Troy :)

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Dave

[Mike4BekA]

quite a beak on that guy lol

[dpastern]

Niiice. What a great shot! What lens did you use to take this? I just got a 60mm macro for jewelry and I'd have to get pretty close to get a shot like that.

Kenko extension tubes + 50mm lens...

Dave

[Cactuspic]

Great shot Dan. What a strange looking creature. I wonder what advantages such a beak provides.

Irwin

[dontshootmek]

nice shot! it looks like it's built for speed

[dpastern]

Thanks guys :)

Dave

[akmoose]

Really nice shot! It's a looker.

[LordV]

Excellent spot and shots Dave :)
Looks like a new racing model :) definitely a fly wonder if it's related to the one below ID'd as Stomorhina lunata ?

brian V.



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2254/1852382766_6d1fa7b8e2.jpg

[dpastern]

Thanks guys :)

Brian - it could very well be. I tried to google for it last night, but couldn't find anything and gave up after ten minutes. I wonder if I should post this to diptera.org? I spotted one of these flies last May when I came up here to my parents place for a few days, but didn't get a decent shot. I have a few more shots of this beauty that I haven't processed yet, but will when I get the chance.

Dave

[LordV]

Thanks guys :)

Brian - it could very well be. I tried to google for it last night, but couldn't find anything and gave up after ten minutes. I wonder if I should post this to diptera.org? I spotted one of these flies last May when I came up here to my parents place for a few days, but didn't get a decent shot. I have a few more shots of this beauty that I haven't processed yet, but will when I get the chance.

Dave

Suspect it would be worth posting it on diptera.info but don't forget to mention where you are :)
Brian V.

[dpastern]

Will do then Brian - curious to know what it is. It's not common, whatever it is.

Dave

[jooorb]

Wow. So many species. Incredible detail.

[ben_r_]

Whoa! That is a weird looking fly! Cool shot!

[dpastern]

Thanks guys :) Brian's shot is really impressive, makes mine look only half decent lol!

Dave

[silvex]

It's a Barbara-Streisand Fly :D

OMG :shock: hilarous!

Very crips shot !