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Orthonevra nitida
Photo#205976
Copyright © 2008
Ashley Bradford
Crazy Eyes! -
Orthonevra nitida
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Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
July 25, 2008
Size: 5mm
This seemingly unremarkable speck on my screen turned out to be this amazing creature when I turned my macro lens on it. What kind of fly is this? Love those eyes!
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Contributed by
Ashley Bradford
on 25 July, 2008 - 3:55pm
Last updated 18 January, 2009 - 7:20pm
Moved
Moved from
Syrphid Flies
.
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Ashley Bradford
, 10 September, 2008 - 4:01pm
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Orthonevra nitida
Male
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Gerard Pennards
, 10 September, 2008 - 3:53pm
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Thank you
so much! How can you tell fly gender?
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Ashley Bradford
, 10 September, 2008 - 4:02pm
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Eyes touching at top = Male
Holds true for many flies.
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Ron Hemberger
, 21 September, 2008 - 5:52pm
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Awesome
thanks!! =)
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Ashley Bradford
, 21 September, 2008 - 11:23pm
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You're welcome.
Love the "jewelry" between the eyes.
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Ron Hemberger
, 22 September, 2008 - 12:08am
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I thought
it was quite amazing, too. =)
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Ashley Bradford
, 22 September, 2008 - 12:36am
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Moved
Moved from
Flies
.
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Matthias Buck
, 27 August, 2008 - 5:18pm
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I think
this might be orthonevra. The eyes are cool looking.
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Jon M. Yuschock
, 25 July, 2008 - 6:16pm
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Wonderful -
thank you!!
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Ashley Bradford
, 25 July, 2008 - 6:24pm
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