Stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) wing (blue), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Below the wing is the halter (orange), a small structure th

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Stable fly (Stomoxys calcitrans) wing (blue), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Below the wing is the halter (orange), a small structure that flaps rapidly during flight to help maintain stability. This fly feeds on the blood of mammals and is a significant pest of livestock. Magnification: x75 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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