Long-legged Fly on Grapes

Long-legged Fly on Grapes
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While I was in Moab over Labor-Day Weekend, I saw several long-legged flies prowling around for gnats and other edible fliers smaller than themselves. This one stopped on the grapevines long enough for me to get a picture. I like watching the dolichopodidae flies because they are lightning fast both on wing and on foot. They’ll stop to eat or rest but they don’t seem to have a slow speed: it’s always go go go!

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3 Comments »

  1. b13 said,

    November 12, 2007 @ 12:31 am

    I found an interesting situation to photograph today. The pic will be up for Tuesday. Be sure to check it out :)

  2. ZWarrior said,

    November 12, 2007 @ 8:20 am

    looking forward to it.

  3. b13 said,

    November 12, 2007 @ 11:15 pm

    http://b13fotographica.blogspot.com/

    Here ya go :)

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