Robber-Flies in Love by durleybeachbum
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Description
Machimus cingulatus mating on a wooden seat in Knoll Gardens, Ferndown, Dorset.
They weren't keen on the intrusion and made off before I could get a second shot.
Food: Flying insects - especially flies and mosquitoes. The larvae feed on dead vegetation.
The larvae eat dead vegetation
Comments (25)
Stunning capture Andrea. God Bless.
Hairy little devils aren't they!! Excellent capture Andrea.
Tell them they are wanted on the telephone........
shameless public shows of affection, they must have been born in the sixties. such a good shot
Painful Pleasures..... Interesting shot. Aloha
Great shot of these fly's and wonderful detail.
Very cool shot Andrea. You seem to always be at the right place at the right time to find interesting shots like this.
GET A ROOM!!!!
A really fantastic shot, Andrea. You are such a great macro photographer.... too.
Yikes! And what an excellent capture!
Great shot.
Great capture! :)
I honestly don't know how you find them :o)
They booked a session with you...I am sure:) Cooool.
Great pic wonder how they keep in touch long distance LOL......... buzz one another haha(had to say it LOL) cute pic Hugs Susan!
Fascinating, but not pretty creatures.
Probably underage teens. No wonder they ran off. Truly amazing capture. I agree with Barbara.
A capital capture of copulation, Andrea, further enhanced by top notch clarity and composition!
Snipe flies? I thought those were Robber Flies. Great capture my friend.
awesome capture !!!!!!!
Not cute, but a great spot and capture!
this is a fantastic macro capture and narrative. always the teacher and I love that about you. they almost look prehistoric.
So nice to see another loving couple!
Needs a advisory with all those hairs! LOL! Stunning again, my friend!
Well - we say here: "Every pot finds its lid!" - I think you know what I mean. A well done macro-shot.