Hunchback Bee Fly


Posted by Craig Lipski on Wed Aug 17, 2022 5:30 pm

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Looks like a mosquito on steroids, but harmless.  On Allium.

5DIV
100-400 4.5-5.6 L IS II + extension
f/13, 1/200, ISO 1600
Eval -1.67
Hand held, natural light

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by Tom Whelan on Wed Aug 17, 2022 7:40 pm
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Excellent portrait - what a curious fly!
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by david fletcher on Thu Aug 18, 2022 1:50 am
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Cracking shot Craig. Looks very aptly named.
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by Carol Clarke on Thu Aug 18, 2022 3:17 pm
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Superb portrait, Craig - and what a strange looking insect!

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by Cynthia Crawford on Thu Aug 18, 2022 7:55 pm
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Strange and wonderful- what variety there is in this world. Thanks for a rare glimpse-well captured!
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