Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 25-08-2009 21:15
#4
that's really hurts... not the photo, but the proboscis. :)
congrats for the photo. :)
Posted by ChrisR on 25-08-2009 22:29
#5
Great photo :D You should do framed prints 1m wide ;)
Interestingly, we all see these "Biting Stable flies" commonly in the countryside but has anyone actually been bitten by one? I certainly haven't.
Posted by Tony T on 26-08-2009 15:24
#6
ChrisR wrote:
Great photo :D You should do framed prints 1m wide ;)
Interestingly, we all see these "Biting Stable flies" commonly in the countryside but has anyone actually been bitten by one? I certainly haven't.
Thanks Chris.
Consider yourself fortunate. I was frequently bitten by them in Ontario, Canada; they always bit at ankle level or just above. This fly bit me just above the ankle and that is the only way I knew it was on me - the bite is painful, OUCH (and worse) certainly applies.
This is the tip of the proboscis (best image I can get with my current set-up).
Don't know what the 2 pointy things are but the outer brown 'thingees' are (I believe) prestomal teeth.