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Diptera Collection

Background imageDiptera Collection: Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female resting after sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 4 / 4

Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female resting after sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 4 / 4
Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female resting after sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 4/4

Background imageDiptera Collection: Large bee-fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Lungwort (Pulmonaria sp). In garden, Surrey

Large bee-fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Lungwort (Pulmonaria sp). In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Background imageDiptera Collection: California Gull (Larus californicus), foraging for alkali flies (Ephydra hians) by

California Gull (Larus californicus), foraging for alkali flies (Ephydra hians) by running through swarm snapping its bill, on the shore at Mono Lake, California, USA. Digital frame expansion

Background imageDiptera Collection: Bioluminescent Fungus gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) larva attached to the cave roof

Bioluminescent Fungus gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) larva attached to the cave roof with silk threads, Glowworm cave near Waitomo Cave, near Te Kuiti, North Island, New Zealand, July

Background imageDiptera Collection: Fungus gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) pupa nearly fully developed hanging on a silk

Fungus gnat (Arachnocampa luminosa) pupa nearly fully developed hanging on a silk thread from the cave roof, Glowworm cave near Waitomo Cave, near Te Kuiti, North Island, New Zealand, July

Background imageDiptera Collection: Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 1 / 4

Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 1 / 4
Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 1/4

Background imageDiptera Collection: A Long-legged fly (Neurigona quadrifasciata) rarely recorded in the UK, found during

A Long-legged fly (Neurigona quadrifasciata) rarely recorded in the UK, found during Bioblitz survey at Abbots Pool and woodland reserve, silhouetted against an Ivy leaf (Hedera helix), Bristol, UK

Background imageDiptera Collection: Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) flower, Arne RSPB reserve

Hoverfly (Syrphus ribesii) feeding on Common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) flower, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, August

Background imageDiptera Collection: Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) gaping to regulate its body temperature, with attendant hoverflies

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) gaping to regulate its body temperature, with attendant hoverflies, the Paraguay River, Taiama Reserve, western Pantanal, Brazil, South America

Background imageDiptera Collection: RF- Flesh fly (Sarcophaga) portrait

RF- Flesh fly (Sarcophaga) portrait

Background imageDiptera Collection: Great pied hoverfly (Volucella pellucens) feeding from bramble flower, Wiltshire, England, UK, July

Great pied hoverfly (Volucella pellucens) feeding from bramble flower, Wiltshire, England, UK, July. Bumblebee mimic species

Background imageDiptera Collection: Common house fly (Musca domestica) on cow dung, captive

Common house fly (Musca domestica) on cow dung, captive

Background imageDiptera Collection: European Brown Bear (Ursus arctos arctos), a large male taking a rest in a cloud of mosquitoes

European Brown Bear (Ursus arctos arctos), a large male taking a rest in a cloud of mosquitoes. Kajaani, Finland. June

Background imageDiptera Collection: Redpoll (Carduelis flammea) male landing on Alder (Alnus glutinosa) Surrey, England

Redpoll (Carduelis flammea) male landing on Alder (Alnus glutinosa) Surrey, England. February

Background imageDiptera Collection: Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) at water surface with horse flies on its head

Black caiman (Melanosuchus niger) at water surface with horse flies on its head, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Background imageDiptera Collection: Small fleck-winged snipefly (Rhagio lineola) sitting in typical posture on old pine (Pinus sp) log

Small fleck-winged snipefly (Rhagio lineola) sitting in typical posture on old pine (Pinus sp) log. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. July. Focus Stacked

Background imageDiptera Collection: Fly (Coenosia sp) resting on leaf, at dawn covered in heavy dew. Hertfordshire, England, UK. June

Fly (Coenosia sp) resting on leaf, at dawn covered in heavy dew. Hertfordshire, England, UK. June. Focus Stacked

Background imageDiptera Collection: Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) in flower with resting fly, Lorraine, France. June

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) in flower with resting fly, Lorraine, France. June

Background imageDiptera Collection: Black tern (Chlidonias niger) hunting over water in prairie wetland for emerging midges

Black tern (Chlidonias niger) hunting over water in prairie wetland for emerging midges (Chironomidae) Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Montana, USA. June

Background imageDiptera Collection: Cranefly (Tipula paludosa) flight trail over meadow in old quarry on autumn night in Somerset

Cranefly (Tipula paludosa) flight trail over meadow in old quarry on autumn night in Somerset, England. September

Background imageDiptera Collection: Female European hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) pollinating Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)

Female European hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) pollinating Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) in flower, Belgium. August

Background imageDiptera Collection: Eastern bentwing / Eastern long fingered bat (Miniopterus orianae oceanensis

Eastern bentwing / Eastern long fingered bat (Miniopterus orianae oceanensis) hibernating cluster in cave, one bat with bat fly (Hippoboscoidea) Girraween National Park, Queensland, Australia

Background imageDiptera Collection: Eastern long fingered bat (Miniopterus orianae oceanensis

Eastern long fingered bat (Miniopterus orianae oceanensis) roosting in a cluster on roof of a cave during day, a few ectoparasitic batflies (Hippoboscoidea) are visible, Girraween National Park

Background imageDiptera Collection: Striped slender robberfly (Leptogaster cylindrica) clos up of head, Ledston, Yorkshire

Striped slender robberfly (Leptogaster cylindrica) clos up of head, Ledston, Yorkshire, England, UK, July. Focus stacked image

Background imageDiptera Collection: Striped slender robberflies (Leptogaster cylindrica). Ledston, Yorkshire, England, UK

Striped slender robberflies (Leptogaster cylindrica). Ledston, Yorkshire, England, UK, June. Focus stacked image

Background imageDiptera Collection: Striped Slender Robberfly (Leptogaster cylindrica) Ledston, Yorkshire, July

Striped Slender Robberfly (Leptogaster cylindrica) Ledston, Yorkshire, July. Focus stacked image

Background imageDiptera Collection: Striped Slender Robberflies (Leptogaster cylindrica) Ledston, Yorkshire, June

Striped Slender Robberflies (Leptogaster cylindrica) Ledston, Yorkshire, June. Focus stacked image

Background imageDiptera Collection: Black rhino (Diceros bicornis) mother and calf, Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia, Kenya

Black rhino (Diceros bicornis) mother and calf, Solio Game Reserve, Laikipia, Kenya. September

Background imageDiptera Collection: Hanging thief robber fly (Diogmites sp) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, July

Hanging thief robber fly (Diogmites sp) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, July

Background imageDiptera Collection: Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major)

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major), Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Background imageDiptera Collection: Bee-fly (Bombylius sp) nectaring on Rock soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides), blue pollen on head

Bee-fly (Bombylius sp) nectaring on Rock soapwort (Saponaria ocymoides), blue pollen on head. Alpes Maritimes, France. May

Background imageDiptera Collection: Marmalade hoverflies (Episyrphus balteatus), two feeding on pollen of Dwarf formosa lily

Marmalade hoverflies (Episyrphus balteatus), two feeding on pollen of Dwarf formosa lily (Lilium formosanum var. pricei). Surrey, England, UK. July

Background imageDiptera Collection: Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on Primrose (Primula vulgaris). This insect is the main pollinator of Primrose. In nature reserve, Surrey, England, UK, April

Background imageDiptera Collection: Narcissus fly (Merodon equestris) male nectaring on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) in garden

Narcissus fly (Merodon equestris) male nectaring on Rock rose (Cistus x hybridus) in garden, Surrey, England, UK

Background imageDiptera Collection: Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) feeding on Golden apple (Lilium carniolicum) pollen

Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus) feeding on Golden apple (Lilium carniolicum) pollen, transfers pollen on body to other flowers. In high grassland, Mount Vournos, northern Greece

Background imageDiptera Collection: Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) feeding on Hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) Strumpshaw Fen

Hoverfly (Helophilus pendulus) feeding on Hemp agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum) Strumpshaw Fen, Norfolk, UK, September

Background imageDiptera Collection: Mosquito biting a Enyalius lizard, Parque do Zizo Private Reserve, Sao Paulo, Atlantic

Mosquito biting a Enyalius lizard, Parque do Zizo Private Reserve, Sao Paulo, Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brazil

Background imageDiptera Collection: Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) flying from flower, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) flying from flower, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA Controlled conditions. September

Background imageDiptera Collection: RF- Flesh fly (Sarcophaga) portrait

RF- Flesh fly (Sarcophaga) portrait

Background imageDiptera Collection: Fungus gnat (Mycetophilidae) larvae, with sticky hanging threads, waiting to ambush

Fungus gnat (Mycetophilidae) larvae, with sticky hanging threads, waiting to ambush small flying insects. Deer caves, Gunung Mulu National Park, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia

Background imageDiptera Collection: Horsefly (Tabanus sp) head portrait, Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Horsefly (Tabanus sp) head portrait, Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009. WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

Background imageDiptera Collection: Robber flies (Asilidae) mating, one with insect prey, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Robber flies (Asilidae) mating, one with insect prey, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Background imageDiptera Collection: Robber fly (Asilidae) with mosquito prey hanging from leaf, Gornje Podunavlje Special

Robber fly (Asilidae) with mosquito prey hanging from leaf, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Background imageDiptera Collection: Pine marten (Martes martes) reflected in woodland pool, Ardnamurchan, Lochaber, Scotland

Pine marten (Martes martes) reflected in woodland pool, Ardnamurchan, Lochaber, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageDiptera Collection: Lion (Panthera leo) male with bloody mane and flies, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Lion (Panthera leo) male with bloody mane and flies, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Background imageDiptera Collection: Amphipod travelling on sea gooseberry (Ctenophora) Browning Pass, Vancouver Island

Amphipod travelling on sea gooseberry (Ctenophora) Browning Pass, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Background imageDiptera Collection: Horsefly (Philipomyia aprica) Aosta Valley, Monte Rosa Massif, Pennine Alps, Italy. July

Horsefly (Philipomyia aprica) Aosta Valley, Monte Rosa Massif, Pennine Alps, Italy. July

Background imageDiptera Collection: Composite image of flying insects visiting blacklight, Texas, USA, September

Composite image of flying insects visiting blacklight, Texas, USA, September



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