This is a Green Bottle Fly. I usually call them Disco Flies! They look like they are heading off to the disco I think! I am really not a fan of flies mainly because they bite me and I usually take a bad reaction but I do realise they are so important in our world. I remember someone saying to me if it weren't for flies we'd be knee high in dog poo! Yes people just let their dogs crap all over the street in Scotland sadly. My spider friends have also told me that they are very tasty, but I think I'll pass!
...and who wants to be knee high in dog poo?
ReplyDeleteExactly Tom! Haha!
DeleteWhat a colourful little guy.
ReplyDeleteHe really is! :-D
DeleteThe Green Bottle Fly, or "Disco Fly" as you affectionately call it, certainly does have a distinctive look with its vibrant colors! It’s interesting to think about how such creatures, which can be a nuisance, play crucial roles in our ecosystem. Despite their reputation, they contribute significantly to decomposition and nutrient cycling.
ReplyDeleteIt's a fascinating reminder of the balance in nature, even if they’re not always our favorite neighbors. And while they might not be the best dining choice for us, they do have their place in the food chain!
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He really has good colouring to him. Yes they are so important in our ecosystem, despite being annoying! I agree. Thanks :-D
DeleteLas moscas, las quiero lejos de mi vivienda y no quiero verlas nada más que afuera.
ReplyDeleteFeliz fin de semana. Un abrazo.
Yes I agree, I don't like them in the house either! Better outside. Thanks :-D
DeleteYou take such incredible photos! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThanks Shannon :-D
DeleteGreat color!
ReplyDeleteIt does! Thanks :-D
DeleteA funny fellow!
ReplyDeleteThanks Irina :-D
DeleteThe green is looking special
ReplyDeleteIt really is :-D
DeleteYes, that sure is bright green!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is! Thanks Terry :-D
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ReplyDeleteThanks Christine :-D
DeleteLinda mosca. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it, thanks :-D
DeleteBright and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely capture.
Thanks, glad you like this one :-D
DeleteHe looks like he's radioactive!
ReplyDeleteHaha he does Kirk! Thanks :-D
DeleteWhat a color!
ReplyDeleteI know! Thanks :-D
DeleteOh no, I would have never thought of Scottish people who let their dogs crap all over the street. Unfortunately, we see this uncivilized behavior here in Rome and its surroundings.
ReplyDeleteOh Giorgio, you wouldn't believe how bad it is over here :-( It makes me so sad.
DeleteA hairy beast!😆
ReplyDeleteHaha yes! He really is! :-D
DeleteBeautiful fly!
ReplyDeleteHe is! Thanks :-D
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