Lucilia sericata
The common green bottle fly (Lucilia sericata) is a common blow-fly found in most areas of the world, and the most well-known of the numerous green bottle fly species. It is 10-14 mm long, slightly larger than a housefly, and has brilliant, metallic, blue-green or golden coloration with black markings. It has black bristle-like hair and three cross-grooves on the thorax. The wings are clear with light brown veins, and the legs and antennae are black. The maggots (larvae) of the fly are used for maggot therapy.
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Rollieflex SL66 with macro extension tubes, Fuji RDP film.
Metallic like leaf background manipulation in Photoshop.
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Super image!
Where is my fly swat? fabulous macro image Ern! fantastic colour and detail!!
Totally awesome image.
Excellent image, well done.
fantastic macro work