A collection of "F's" for your enjoyment.
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Click on the photographs for details.
Fruit Fly (Delphina picta)
Picture-winged Fly
Picture-winged FlyClosely resembles the Picture-winged Fly (Tritoxa sp.) posted by Marvin(click here) a while back.
The Delphina is recognized by the 2 white triangles on the leading edge of the mostly black wing as opposed to the white stripes for Tritoxa.
These is a great group of flies - the Fruit Fly family (Tephritidae)
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Tachnid Fly
Trichopoda sp.
Trichopoda sp.The larvae of the Tachnid are parasitic on other insects and caterpillars.
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Mallophora sp. (probably orcina)
Robber fly (Southern Bee Killer)
Robber fly (Southern Bee Killer)This robber fly feeds almost exclusively on bees and wasps.
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Frog
Come on in, the slime is fine.
Free beauty treatment mud pack.
Come on in, the slime is fine.Free beauty treatment mud pack.
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Flowers make a fine "F"
Partridge Pea ( Cassia fasciculata)
Notice the very cool stigma
Notice the very cool stigmaThis is an interesting 5 petal flower. The upper 3 petals are red-spotted at the base. the lower 2 petals are cupped. The flowers are borne on a short cluster, but only one opens at the time. Notice yesterday's flower above is closed. The leaves are divided into 8-15 opposite pair leaflets. The foliage is partially sensitive and partially closes when stroked.
Notice the small orange gland at the base of the leaf. This produces nectar which the ants use as a food source. Notice the small ant on the way up to collect dinner (or a snack).
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Fireweed
Near the Arctic circle
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Foxglove
Photographed on the side of a cliff,
overlooking the Pacific Ocean
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Fireweed
Near the Arctic circle..............................................
Foxglove
Photographed on the side of a cliff,overlooking the Pacific Ocean
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I hope you enjoyed the "F" post today.
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Troy and Martha
The fireweed is most amazing! Glorious!
ReplyDeletewoooooooow!!! TROY and Martha!
ReplyDeleteFantastic I love each one of them, they are all so clear! The fruit fly and the frog, the goup of fleis!!! I am really mooved by such wonderfull goof photography! Thanks and Happy ABC,
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I enjoyed it indeed - very informative! Imagine me "eating" foxglove for three years!
ReplyDeleteI don't miss it.
Fabulous, fancy fotos! My favorite is the fine foxgloves.
ReplyDeleteI loved all of them = the Flies, the Fireweed and the Foxgloves. Your Fotography is always Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThank you for answering my question last week on how you achieve such beautifully focussed photos. It has inspired me to study more closely the manual that came with my new camera in order to learn more of its focus capabilities.
Wow, I've never seen such a variety of flies and frogs. In flowers, I like the foxgloves.
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Happy ABC Wednesday.
What a variety of Fs. I've never seen a foxglove--it's so unusual. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a collection of F's. I love the flowers the best of course and I'm glad you ended with them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful F. Beautiful pictures and informative
ReplyDeleteI certainly enjoyed seeing your F words. Very clever to know the names of the various flies and flowers!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I love foxglove. Thanks for the photo of it. Second, that first fruit fly looks like it has designer wings! Third, thanks for always stopping by to say hi to me and thanks for this lovey and informative blog!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Fotography! I love the fireweed - have never seen it in such a glorious array before, though.
ReplyDeleteThere is no competition here, the Fireweed landscape is absolutely breath taking!!! What a beautiful landscape that must have been to gaze at!
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Gallimaufry Gleanings
Only 7 "F"'s? Ts. You're slacking! ;)
ReplyDeleteSeriously you could have saved them for ABC 3- ABC 10!!!
Each one of them a valid and outstanding "F"!
Bravo!
Cheers, Klaus
Wow, you put so much thought into your post.Loved it.
ReplyDeleteSeeing the field of fireweed was very refreshing & beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fireweed..... and the foxglove is pretty as well... very nice.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post! I almost missed the frog, though. I had to look twice!
ReplyDeleteI've GOT to get to Alaska to see some fireweed.
ReplyDeleteBut overall, how could one pick from that wealth of fabulous pictures and excellent information.
The fireweed is my fav. Oh, be sure to stop by and see a glimpse of my hometown.
ReplyDeleteThey are all great however the fire weed is my favorite.....
ReplyDeleteYour Foxglove photo is Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe robber fly looks similar to a bee.
Bear((( )))
Wow, those flies are so fascinating..amazing colours & markings.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots. Each one made me think, "I'm going to comment that this one was my favorite." And then I'd see the next one and go, "OOH, but I like this one."
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots!
*hugs*
I realy enjoyed your post today. I like the photo Fireweed and the mudfrog best. Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it - I was just thinking to myself I wonder if someone can make a fruitfly look good (as I was swatting them off of my nectarine) & you've done it! you've made it beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the field of flowers & the delicacy of the last photo.
I have to say that I like the flowers the best of all. Thanks for so many lovely photos today.
ReplyDeleteFantastic set of Fs!
ReplyDeleteMarvellous selection. Photographing a Foxglove is easier here - we have some in the garden.
ReplyDeleteAs usual a great set of photo's and informative narrative. Not a favourite subject of mine flies, but your pics make them look beautiful. I love the fireweed photo - like our heather on the moors but a lot brighter.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
Gary
Bodge's Bulletin
The firewood and the foxglove are my favourites.
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
I thought all your choices were very good, the frog was well hidden..:O)
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of flies...
ReplyDeleteStrange little creatures, aren't they?
Troy: You outdid yourself today, loved the flies, loved the flowers, but that frog in the mud pack was outstanding .
ReplyDeleteFantastic Fotos. Fireweed is Fabulous. Pappy
ReplyDeleteF never looked so good = )
ReplyDeleteThe foxglove is FABULOUS ... but then so are the (to me) less appealing bugs ... tho that bee looks like he's napping
ReplyDelete:-Daryl
love this post. the fireweed is my favorite
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful shots to enjoy. I love fireweed. It has such a splash of colour on the landscape. We have both fireweed and foxglove in the bush near our cabin. My contribution is about a special farm that used to located near my town in Coastal BC. I invite you to come see. -- Margy
ReplyDeleteI love all the pictures but my favorite is the fireweed. What a stunning shade of purple. I wish my yard was that beautiful.
ReplyDeletewow...some very interesting "F"s!! the flowers are lovely...the flies...well....they look nice in a photo~!
ReplyDeleteA lot of F's! Enjoyed the nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteDirkjogt, Belgium
What a great compilation for the letter F.
ReplyDeleteAh … I enjoyed ALL your ‘F’ photos today … especially the Fireweed and Foxglove. I’m not doing the Alphabet Challenge, but I’m almost Wordless at Sacred Ruminations today ... playing with 'filters' in Photoshop and adding a little Haiku for explanation even though it's not Friday. I'm 'whimsical' at Small Reflections today as I intend to do what I can to catch up from the last few days.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Some amazing photos guys
ReplyDeleteI loved the fireweed. Loved the color of it.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos all around. The firewood is amazing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice fruit fly photos. I'm not very knowledgeable regarding the Diptera, but I do enjoy the picture-winged flies.
ReplyDeleteWonderful flies....I've never seen any like that before! Great shots!
ReplyDeleteTroy and Martha, these are amazing close ups, I have to say wow. Anna :)
ReplyDelete... and to think I thought the Partridge Peas were weeds. A green thumb, I am not. Thanks for the explanation, love the stigma on the pea flower.
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