Deer fly ( Chrysops ), female by larose forest photos

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17-JUL-2015	Christine Hanrahan

Deer fly (Chrysops), female

Near the Ottawa River

Deer flies have the most amazing eyes, beautifully patterned and coloured. Only females bite but they are the abundant ones; males are not seen all that often.

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Ton T.		18-Jul-2015 17:38
Fascinating fly!! Great shot V+

Hank Vander Velde		18-Jul-2015 00:27
tERRIFIC SHARP MACRO IMAGE cHRISTINE.

pkocinski		17-Jul-2015 22:49
Just looking at this critter reminds me of bites from a very long time ago :-(

Carl Carbone		17-Jul-2015 21:26
What a beast! No offense, Ms. Fly. Great shot.

Carl Carbone		17-Jul-2015 21:26
What a beast! No offense, Ms. Fly. Great shot!

Jim Coffman		17-Jul-2015 21:03
Just excellent! I hate these flies! Their bit is brutal!

Graeme		17-Jul-2015 21:01
I like the pattern on the eye and the close up details, Christine.V

MarcViskens		17-Jul-2015 20:34
very pretty Christine

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