Checking out new growth on some of the plants I came across a metallic green fly on a leaf. It was a sunny day and just hanging out there. So using my macro lens I got as close as possible and took some pictures. It did not seem bothered by me, not even sure if he knew I was so close with my micro fourthirds camera.
| Lumix GH3 | |
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| Olympus MSC ED M. 60mm Macro lens | |
| none | |
| f/10 | |
| 1/160 sec | |
| 200 | |
| Visual Light | |
| 380 through 700 nanometers | |
| North Georgia USA. |
I believe it is knows as a long legged fly, Dolichopodidae being its family. Most species have a green-to-blue metallic lustre, but various other species are dull yellow, brown or black. I like its orange colored eyes and iridescent wings.
Eventually I guess I got too close and it fled to another leaf, though on this leaf it was not alone. A spider was hanging out underneath the leaf. Its web can be seen as well.
The Apple tree leaf it was resting on had a fuzzy appearance. Ive noticed new leaves on this plant tend to have a soft fuzz to it.
Pretty cool to find this fly, its not your average house fly. Has a longer body to it and long legs hence its name. In Georgia I find all kinds of unique insects I have never come across before. Glad we have forests and an ecosystem that allows such diversity. Though sometimes the insects fight back, or I am the prey such as Mosquitos. Other bugs like Yellowjackets can be fierce and something I have to watch out for.
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