True Fly Collection (page 2)

Wohlfahrtia magnifica, screwworm fly wound
Chicken with screwworm (Wohlfahrtia sp.) infestation found near Rio Quizer, Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Photographed by Martin Hall

Large bee fly -Bombylius major- sucking nectar from an aubrieta -Aubrieta- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Mayfly or Shadfly -Ephemeroptera-, Ummendorfer Ried nature reserve, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Alaptus magnanimus, fairy fly
Fairy flies are among the tiniest insects on our planet measuring in at around 0.21mm long

Stomoxys calcitrans, stable fly
Original painting of a stable fly by Amadeo J. E. Terzi, (1872-1956)

Dermatobia hominis, botfly
The larvae of the flesh eating botfly found on a cow, near Pelotas, Brazil. Photographed by Martin Hall

Glossina morsitans morsitans, savanna tsetse fly
Plate 63 from a drawings collection of Oriental and African blood-sucking flies.. Watercolour and ink on paper, c.1906 by Grace Edwards (1875-1926). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1906

Philoliche angulata, horse fly
Plate 23 from a drawings collection of Oriental and African blood-sucking flies. Watercolour and ink on paper, c.1906 by Grace Edwards (1875-1926). Held in the Library and Archives Date: circa 1906

Common Yellow Dung Fly or Golden Dung Fly -Scatophaga stercoraria-, female

Common Scorpion Fly -Panorpa communis-, male, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Violet black-legged robber fly -Dioctria atricapilla-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Greenbottle fly -Lucilia sp. -, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe
Greenbottle fly -Lucilia sp.-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Kite-tailed Robber Fly -Tolmerus atricapillus-, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Tachinid fly -Ectophasia crassipennis-, feeding on nectar on Autumn aster -Aster sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Parasitc fly -Elomya lateralis- on petal of Coneflower -Rudbeckia-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tachinid fly -Tachina magnicornis-, feeding on Autumn aster -Aster sp. -, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Tachinid fly -Tachina magnicornis-, feeding on Autumn aster -Aster sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

European hoverfly -Helophilus trivittatus-, feeding on Autumn aster -Aster sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly -Sericomyia silentis-, basking in sun, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blowfly -Calliphora sp. -, on an ivy flower, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Blowfly -Calliphora sp.-, on an ivy flower, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Noon Fly -Mesembrina meridiana- on flowering ivy, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Horn Fly -Tetanocera sp. -, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Horn Fly -Tetanocera sp.-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Green bottle fly -Lucilia- perched on a white wall

Hoverfly -Brachypalpus valgus-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large bee fly -Bombylius major-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Hoverfly -Myathropa florea-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large bee fly -Bombylius major- approaching an aubrieta -Aubrieta-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large bee fly -Bombylius major- basking, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Robber fly -Asilidae- on a chamomile or camomile flower -Matricaria chamomilla-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tachina fly -Tachina fera-, searching for nectar, Lake Kerini region, Greece, Europe

Blow-fly, carrion fly -Calliphoridae-

Noon fly -Mesembrina meridiana- perched on cow pat, Grawa Alm alp, Stubaital valley, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Robberfly -Machimus rusticus- with a captured hoverfly, Germany

Pied Hoverfly -Scaera pyrastri-, males, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Marmalade Hoverfly -Episyrphus balteatus- feeding on pollen, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Pellucid Hoverfly -Volucella pellucens- searching for nectar on a Wood Scabious, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Meadow Grasshopper -Chorthippus parallelus-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

European Hoverfly or Drone Fly -Eristalis tenax-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Dronefly -Eristalis tenax-, female sunbathing, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Robberfly -Machimus rusticus-, sitting on a flower of a wild carrot, Germany

Marmalade Hoverfly -Episyrphus balteatus-, female, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tachinid Fly -Phasia Hemiptera- on Canadian Goldenrod -Solidago canadensis-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Rosalia Longicorn -Rosalia alpina-, male, Huelben, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Parasite Fly -Elomya lateralis-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Forest Dung Beetle -Anoplotrupes stercorosus- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Parasitic Fly -Gymnosoma nudifrons- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Common Scorpionfly -Panorpa communis-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tachinid Fly -Phasia Hemiptera- on Horse Mint -Mentha longifolia-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Snail-killing Fly -Coremacera marginata-, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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"Exploring the World of True Flies: From Blackfly Antennas to Sandflies" The intricate antennas of the Blackfly, a fascinating true fly species that captures attention with its unique features. Witness the delicate beauty of the Sandfly, a tiny yet significant member of the true fly family, playing its role in nature's ecosystem. Meet Glossina morsitans morsitans, also known as savanna tsetse fly, an intriguing true fly species found in African savannas and forests. Marvel at the sight of a Large Bee-fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Lungwort flowers in a garden located in Surrey, creating a picturesque scene. California Gulls (Larus californicus) foraging for alkali flies (Ephydra hians), showcasing nature's interconnectedness and survival strategies. Discover the enchanting Bioluminescent Fungus gnat larva (Arachnocampa luminosa) attached to cave roofs, illuminating dark spaces with their magical glow. Observe a nearly fully developed Fungus gnat pupa (Arachnocampa luminosa) hanging delicately on silk threads before emerging into adulthood. Witness Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare), regulating its body temperature while accompanied by hovering hoverflies - an extraordinary display of symbiosis. Get up close with an RF-Flesh fly (Sarcophaga), capturing its portrait and revealing intricate details that make this true fly species truly remarkable. Delight in watching Great Pied Hoverflies (Volucella pellucens) feeding from bramble flowers in Wiltshire, England - a mesmerizing moment captured forever. Encounter an awe-inspiring European Brown Bear (Ursus arctos arctos) finding respite amidst a cloud of mosquitoes, showcasing the resilience of nature's giants.