Parasitizing Parasites - _TNY_8944
This bee fly unfortunately lacks a common English name, but the scientific one is Hemipenthes maura.
It is what is called a hyperparasite, ie the larvae parasitize on parasitic Hymenopterans in the family Ichneumonidae.
Looking at this one at 100%, it looks pretty cool with the jagged edge of the colouration on the wings and all, but I really think you should zoom in on it. Especially on the eyes as I managed to get them really nice and sharp here.
Also, if you look between the eyes, you'll notice - more eyes! Those three tiny dots are called ocelli or simple eyes and are actually common with many insects. They don't offer the same resolution as the compound eyes, but help the fly distinguish between light and dark - like if there is an incoming bird or hand approaching rapidly.
One more neat thing about this one is the way it has red hairs in between all that black fur.
Parasitizing Parasites - _TNY_8944
This bee fly unfortunately lacks a common English name, but the scientific one is Hemipenthes maura.
It is what is called a hyperparasite, ie the larvae parasitize on parasitic Hymenopterans in the family Ichneumonidae.
Looking at this one at 100%, it looks pretty cool with the jagged edge of the colouration on the wings and all, but I really think you should zoom in on it. Especially on the eyes as I managed to get them really nice and sharp here.
Also, if you look between the eyes, you'll notice - more eyes! Those three tiny dots are called ocelli or simple eyes and are actually common with many insects. They don't offer the same resolution as the compound eyes, but help the fly distinguish between light and dark - like if there is an incoming bird or hand approaching rapidly.
One more neat thing about this one is the way it has red hairs in between all that black fur.