Richardiid Fly, Melanoloma sp. (Richardiidae: Richardiinae) photo

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29-APR-2009

Richardiid Fly, Melanoloma sp. (Richardiidae: Richardiinae)

Yasuní National Park, Prov. Orellana, Ecuador

Richardiid flies are often seen guarding fecal matter on leaf surfaces, as this Melanoloma is doing. Note the mites on the fly's right wing and abdomen.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
1/200s f/5.6 at 100.0mm iso400 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	29-Apr-2009 08:44:22
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 450D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	100 mm
Exposure Time	1/200 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	400
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode	(-1)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	program (1)
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