The FLY - Grey-striped 'flesh' fly (Sarcophaga aurifrons)
Location: Mosman, Sydney, NSW Australia
Camera: Canon EOS 350D
Lens: Canon macro 60mm [1:1]
Aperture: f/3.5
Shutter: 1/200
ISO: 400
Filter(s): None
Species: Sarcophaga aurifrons
Common name(s): Grey-striped fly, Grey-striped flesh fly, Flesh fly
Adult size: 12mm
Distribution: Australia: QLD, NSW, SA
References:
1. Brisbane insects
2. Australian Insect Common Names, CSIRO, 2004
The Grey-striped ‘flesh’ fly has remarkably sharp features, including a ‘nose’ resembling that of a wild boar, crimson eyes, a golden head and three distinct black stripes on the top of its thorax.
The FLY - Grey-striped 'flesh' fly (Sarcophaga aurifrons) belongs to the following groups:
** Super Macro Photography (Two Per Day ), All About Your Best Work, Birds and Creatures of Flight, Bug Hunt! (with Location please), Butterflies, Skippers, Moths, & Other Winged Insects (2 a Day), Extreme Close-Ups, Eye Macros, Insects, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies (2 A Day), Nature's Wonders, Style! Class! Elegance! Excellence!, The Scavenger Hunt, Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art and Vibrant and Vivid Color
Bonnie Pelton
WOW AMAZING MACRO SHOT ! WELL DONE ! :)
Rick Fin replied
Thank you Bonnie. =)
eyestrange
OH MY this is GOBSMACKING – SUPERB
Rick Fin replied
Thank you! (& many thanks again for featuring my work in 1:1 Macro photography). =)
eyestrange
Don’t forget to add it to the A May AVatar Challenge!
micklyn
WOW! Incredible, awesome.
Rick Fin replied
Thank you very much Micklyn. =)
sneha
really really cool macro!! u rock!
Rick Fin replied
Heh, heh, thanks Sneha. =)
DavidWayne
What a Stunning capture!! amazing detail, and vivid color…congrats!
Rick Fin replied
Thank you very much David. I love this pic. =)
Peter Martin
You are getting too good at this… you are going to have to be stopped :)
Rick Fin replied
Heh, heh…. =)
Peter Martin
Mind you – great shot and all that, but what a horrible looking little monster?
Rick Fin replied
I agree! It reminds me of the movie “The Fly”, hence the name.
Peter Martin
next time, let’s stage the shot differently, just for fun,...
I’ll go find a Praying Mantis.
You catch a fly.
Maybe we could do some Action scenes. (you might need more than one fly)
handprintz
Rick Fin replied
Thank you Trudi! =)
So nice to be featured…
Rachel Davison
Amazing picture!
Rick Fin replied
Thank you. =)
Troy W. Smith
Awesome shot. Congratulations on your feature.
Rick Fin replied
Thank you Troy. I’m glad you like the handsome fellow =)
Josie Jackson
Wowee, this is awesome, such great detail, fantastic macro and great colour, congrats on your feature.
Rick Fin replied
Thanks Josie! =)
Glenda Remaklus
Fantastic macro Rick …. great detail!
Rick Fin replied
Thanks Glenda & thanks for adding to your favourites. =)
Adam Gormley
Brilliant macro and narative mate, so well done!! :)
Rick Fin replied
Thanks for your lovely comments Adam! =)
Hawker
Terrific macro, looks like a Yellow Dungfly
Rick Fin replied
Thanks again Robert. =)
Rick Fin replied
Just identified the beast Robert! Grey-striped flesh fly, have a look at the description…
naturelover
Rick Fin replied
Yey, thank you Pauline! =)
Kris Faul
wow! this is awesome, love the detail and the eye is brilliant!
love it!!
you should check out some of my work
Rick Fin replied
Thanks Kris! Yes, I love the eye on this beast against its sulphur-yellow head. I will check out your work… =)
Tamara Cornell
Amazing!
Rick Fin replied
Thanks. Changed the way I look at flies foreever! =)
Tamara Cornell
i bet!!!
Jessica Walker
Your work has been featured in Eye Macros :)
Rick Fin replied
Thanks for the feature Jessica. =)