Broad Centurian-Chloromyia formosa. Dorsal view of a blue green fly.

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Broad Centurian - Chloromyia formosa. Image shows the dorsal view of a blue/green fly resting on a leaf. This species is widespread in Britain. It feeds on decaying matter and nectar.

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Size: 3512px × 2326px
Location: Northfield, Birmingham, UK
Photo credit: © Alan Bash / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

Keywords: choromyia, close-, closeup, diptera, dorsal, flies, fly, formosa, green, insect, macro, male, soldier, stratiomyidae, wildlife