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Macro photos of the robber fly Laphria ephippium shared
Original: Buenos días con esta mosca de la familia Asilidae, Laphria ephippium!! # insects # insectos # mosca # diptera # macro #
Nature photographers are sharing close-up images of Laphria ephippium, a robber fly in the family Asilidae, greeting the day with macro shots of the insect. The fly, which mimics a bumblebee, is drawing appreciation from insect and wildlife photography communities for its striking appearance and detailed macro portraiture.
Why now: The detailed macro photographs of this little-seen bee-mimicking fly are capturing the interest of nature and insect photography enthusiasts.
Evidence
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