Freaky Eyes
I fully intended to get a flower for Flower Friday when I went out into the garden with my camera this afternoon, but then I saw this tiny dark speck on the Shasta Daisy and moved in close with the macro lens and extension tube to see what it was. When I saw those eyes, I was just amazed. I don't know what it is so I am hoping someone will have a name. This is an extreme, crop, which has compromised the image a bit, but I wanted to show the eyes.
Anyway, I just had to blip it. Sorry Anni, all I got were the center disk florets
Addendum: This critter has been identified by Morgan Jackson, @BioInFocus on Twitter as follows: orthonevra nitida (Flower Fly), a Syrphidae. See Bug Guide
And, of course, our very own Dbifulco knew what it was too. Thanks Deb!
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