I don't know the real name of this fly, so I've nicknamed it the Peacock Fly. I usually strive for sharp ... but something about this one really grabbed my attention.
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My macrophotography. Lots of bugs -- flowers, water and other things if I can't find fauna. (Click on a photo to enlarge, click again for an even greater enlargement.)
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2 comments:
This is a Dolichopodid, or Log-Legged Fly.
Very cool! Thanks, why Log-Legged?
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