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May 21, 2013 16:47 |  #1

It took me a while to figure out exactly what was going on here but it seems the wee 'babe in arms' at the end of the chain is in fact lunch!


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May 21, 2013 16:50 |  #2

Great shot George.


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May 21, 2013 17:35 |  #3

That sure is a busy scene; lots of multitasking going on! Fabulous shot, George.


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May 21, 2013 19:52 |  #4

wow! nice catch George.


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May 22, 2013 01:31 |  #5

Wonderful capture- this is a surprisingly common sight with these flies as the male presents the female with lunch to reduce the chance of him being eaten whilst they mate.
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May 22, 2013 08:13 |  #6

LordV wrote in post #15955546 (external link)
Wonderful capture- this is a surprisingly common sight with these flies as the male presents the female with lunch to reduce the chance of him being eaten whilst they mate.
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Something I did not know; thanks for sharing this info...


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May 22, 2013 12:17 |  #7

Thanks for the comments folks and for the info Brian, something I didn't know, fascinating.


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May 22, 2013 12:27 |  #8

Worcester Lad wrote in post #15954215 (external link)
It took me a while to figure out exactly what was going on here but it seems the wee 'babe in arms' at the end of the chain is in fact lunch!


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That would have been my hunch as well. I honestly can't say that I've ever seen one insect clutching another and have it turn out good. :lol:


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May 22, 2013 14:32 |  #9

Way to go George, nice one!




  
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May 22, 2013 16:33 |  #10

Cheers KC


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May 23, 2013 12:46 |  #11

Great capture George.


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May 23, 2013 15:45 |  #12

Nice work George


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May 23, 2013 17:05 |  #13

Great find and capture.

Interesting bit of knowledge from Brian is good too.




  
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May 24, 2013 13:01 |  #14

Thanks Lester, Terry and bobobird


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May 24, 2013 13:43 |  #15

wonderful shot




  
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