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Notch-horned Cleg!
Paul Iddon
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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.
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.
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Cheers SB
Paul.
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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.
Link to my personal website: http://www.pauliddon.co.uk
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 .
/ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
You're right I reckon though... They do seem to have ability at going where you go!
Paul.
Link to my personal website: http://www.pauliddon.co.uk