An extreme close-up head shot a Common Bluebottle, Calliphora vicina. Well focussed with details of its eyes, face, proboscis and lots of bristle.
Taken in my garden late one summer afternoon.
Size: 3100px × 2325px
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, .
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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