A hairy horned bromeliad fly; known scientifically as Copestylum caudatum; is captured in its natural habitat. It navigates a textured soil surface; s

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A hairy horned bromeliad fly; known scientifically as Copestylum caudatum; is captured in its natural habitat. It navigates a textured soil surface; showcasing its distinct features while basking in the gentle glow of the late afternoon sunlight in Colorado.

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Size: 6140px × 4084px
Location: Colorado
Photo credit: © Rachel Kolokoff Hopper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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