Notch-horned Cleg!

Paul Iddon

Notch-horned Cleg (Haematopota pluvialis) - or The Horsefly, as most know it. Unfortunately, these large flies are also haematophagous (feed on blood) and give quite painful bites. Only the female bite however, though when they do, you damn well know it, but I'm sure this is a male. Only one photo taken before it flew off into the garden next door, but it sat patiently on the end of twig until I got the lens poked in it's face. Cropped for extra impact! And so you can better see those amazing eyes!

Exif:

Camera Model: Canon EOS 70D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure Time: 0.010 s (1/100)
ISO equiv: 250
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK




Paul.

Stumblebum

Wow! Very nice!

Paul Iddon

Stumblebum wrote: »

Wow! Very nice!

Cheers SB


Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Lovely capture Paul. Another bug I think I'm glad not to find in my garden but they do have great eyes.
Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Lord Vetinari wrote: »

Lovely capture Paul. Another bug I think I'm glad not to find in my garden but they do have great eyes.
Brian v.

We have had two that I have seen this year - though we are nowhere near horses - and while I don't care the fly, I'm glad a got a good photo of one.

Paul.

basflt

Very nice one !

But i hate these critters .
Been bitten several times .
Whenever i see one , im gone .
They can and often will chase you for over a mile .

Paul Iddon

Hahah, thanks Bas!


You're right I reckon though... They do seem to have ability at going where you go!

Paul.