A nature conservation blog about the fauna and flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Lower Stour Valley, Worcestershire, England.
That’s not much fun, Thomas, nor is it practical. Insects must be one of the most categorised groups on the planet. I would rather say: What a beautiful insect, than, I look fondly on this insect. I don’t think the insects mind what I call them. 😉
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“Why the long face?”
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It’s a Horse Fly, Alastair. 🙂
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Haha. Now I have a sore throat .. I’m feeling ………….
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gorgeous…
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Honestly?
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honestly
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Handsome & striking, though a little scary looking. If he was really as big as he looks, I’d run! 🙂
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If it was as big as it looks, Suzy, you could saddle it and fly off into the sunset . . . . 🙂
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Creepy…not as weird as the weevil though 😉
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It won’t be long before you accept that ugly can be beautiful, Sharon. 😉
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Haha…not if they land on me 😉
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Great detail!
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Thanks for your comment, Graham.
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Wow, good capture of this insect.
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Thanks, Alex.
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Actually, we can just fondly look at insects without categorizing them as ugly or handsome.
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That’s not much fun, Thomas, nor is it practical. Insects must be one of the most categorised groups on the planet. I would rather say: What a beautiful insect, than, I look fondly on this insect. I don’t think the insects mind what I call them. 😉
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Hmm, my perceptions of horse flies are rather influencing my judgement, Mike – ugly I’m afraid.
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It’s a scorpion fly, Lucy. I said horsefly in my comment to fit Alasair’s comment of “Why the long face?” 🙂
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Gorgeous Macro Mike. Handsome chappy!
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Thanks, Mark.
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Truly amazing!
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Thank you, Suzanne.
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