Newly molted Platystomatidae

[orionmystery]

A newly emerged Platystomatidae fly

edit: 2&3 shot at 10:26am, #4 at 10:37, #6 and 7 at 11:12. My last shot of the fly was 11:21...still wasn't able to take flight yet. I didn't stay to see it fly.

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[Derrel]

Way cool man!!! I had never seen a fly in a molting stage until this set! Thanks!

 

[Johny]

The first picture scares me! But when i look at the other pictures i'm gettin back to normal. Great photos! Make some more!

 

[Akiboy]

Awesome pics man!! :sillysmi:

 

[Marc-Etienne]

WOW! That is amazing! Extremely sharp! Love #1 you can really see the details in the eye and the beautiful colors! Thanks for sharing!

 

[fokker]

Wow, #1 is excellent. I'm guessing you need an MPE-65 to get that kind of magnification. What's your lighting setup like?

 

[orionmystery]

Thanks for looking and commenting, fokker, Marc, Akiboy, Johny, Derrel.

Fokker - 40D, MPE65, MT24EX and DIY Diffuser: MT24EX concave diffuser quick update | Up Close with Nature

 

[Atchry]

These are amazing.

 

[ultimadrift]

What the frak...That thing is ugly...but amazing picture

 

[JBArts]

Haven't seen a fly undergoing its molting stage until I viewed this series. You really did a great job capturing it. The first picture takes the cake for me. I love the colors and you managed to capture the rest of the details of the fly's face. Thanks for sharing!

 

[orionmystery]

Thanks for looking and commenting, John, ultimadrift, Atchry.

 

[ChrisA]

Good shots as always. Must admit it one ugly looking fly.

 

[orionmystery]

Good shots as always. Must admit it one ugly looking fly.

Thanks Chris. Pretty eyes though.