Flies
are the most underappreciated of the major insect orders. While they are best known for pests like the domestic house fly and their association with mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, in truth the harmful species are a small minority. These insects are the most adept of all the flying animals, they were instrumental in building the science of genetics, and they are among the most important pollinators of flowering plants.
Cave-dwelling larvae of the fly family Keroplatidae (predaceous fungus gnats) spin sticky silk draglines to entrap insect prey. The larva itself is visible at left, just below the rock face.
Armenia, Belize
Cave-dwelling larvae of the fly family Keroplatidae (predaceous fungus gnats) spin sticky silk draglines to entrap insect prey. The larva itself is visible at left, just below the rock face.
Armenia, Belize
Canon EOS 7D |
Original size: 4867x3245 |
Current: 800x534 |
