A Dark-winged fungus gnat, Odontosciara nigra, feeding on and pollinating Wild Angelica. Closeup and well focussed with good details.


An unusual fly in Greater Manchester.


Size: 2700px × 2766px
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester, .
Photo credit: © Collinswoodimages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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