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Hedgehog Fly or Tachinid Fly

Dejeana sp.

Photo by Johan Heyns
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Description:

Another visit from one of these flies. This time it was much more co-operative. Even grooming while I was busy snapping away! It looks as if its mouth parts are permanently extended, not like house flies or hover flies that extend it as required.

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Comments (10)
Mari du Preez
Nice shots!. I love these little guys. They're so wonderfully weird!
Johan Heyns
Thanks everyone. It helps if the subject is co-operative!
drP
Fantastic series.
Ietermagog
Beautiful series, Johan. You really have a talent to take pics of these elusive guys!
C.Sydes
seems you got up real close & personal here. Great series, the detail is fascinating
Johan Heyns
I think it is because it is night time! Normally I only see fleeting glimpses at dusk, but tonight this one was attracted by the porch light and quite placid. I'm not complaining.
Noah Citizen aka Olivier
Stunning picture,Johan! It is unusual they stay so quiet for you to have time to picture them.

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PublishedFebruary 22, 2013

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