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Photo by sunnyjosef
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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny iridescent fly about 5mm in size. Interesting eyes.

Habitat:

Spotted as a swarm in my garden.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (12)
sunnyjosef
Thank you Miguel... I use Nikon D3200 with 28mm lens reverse mounted. On camera flash is diffused with a Nylon cloth.
Jim Nelson
Wow...impressive photography, and great spotting, Sunny!
sunnyjosef
Thank you triggsturner and thanks again Mark..
Mark Ridgway
Almost certain Sunny... ha ha. Female too. Something like Chloromyia ? Sorry I can't search right now.
sunnyjosef
Thank you Mark.. are you sure they are soldier flies?
Mark Ridgway
Fabulous looking soldier flies. Great shots Sunny.
Felix Fleck
The detail of those eyes is fantastic! Great shots, sunnyjosef.

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