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Small-headed flies mating - Eulonchus tristis - male - female

Small-headed flies mating - Eulonchus tristis - Male Female
5 mi. south of Port Angeles, Clallam County, Washington, USA
June 27, 2007
Size: 1 cm
The best shot of the wings, with brightness, contrast and sharpness adjusted to make the veins stand out as much as possible. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of the wings with transmitted light. On the other hand, you can see the three-dimensional nature of the wings.

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