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cross-posted from: https://pixelfed.crimedad.work/p/crimedad/591422528154801164

A hover fly, not hovering.

It landed right on my gate as I was about to open it this afternoon, practically begging to have its portrait taken. Look at that beautiful compound eye.

#notabee #hoverfly #bug #fly #insect #macro

@bugmenagerie@possumpat.io

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[–] luna@lemmy.catgirl.biz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Surveillance drone needs a little recharge

[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The reason for my "bug" posts is so that they know that I know.

[–] luna@lemmy.catgirl.biz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In all seriousness it's a great shot, look at that little fur(?) around the torso, looks like a fluffy jacket. Almost cute, I'm not an insect person but this is interesting

[–] Iapar@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] PotjiePig@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago