Dung flies

Lord Vetinari

Had a visit from a group of dung flies the other day in the garden. They stayed around for a few days. Mostly focus stacked shots using zerene.5Dmk2/MPE-65/430Ex flash handheld.
They are not quite as disgusting as they may sound. They are insectivorous and also feed on flower nectar. The females do lay their eggs on dung though.
Brian v.

GOLDENORFE

Great series Brian
Feeding on honey water?

Lord Vetinari

GOLDENORFE wrote: »

Great series Brian
Feeding on honey water?

Thanks Phil.
Yes they did feed on some sugar/honey syrup but don't think that's what attracted them to the camellia bush.
Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Nice set - and them at it too!

Like #3.

Paul.

Lord Vetinari

Paul Iddon wrote: »

Nice set - and them at it too!

Like #3.

Paul.

Thanks Paul - yes I think it was a dating agency do on the camellia bush.
Brian v.