Canon EOS 60D – 100mm (EF 100mm Macro f/2.8 IS USM) – ISO 100 - 1/200 sec - f/18
Peacock Fly On Sandstone
The peacock fly (Callopistromyia annulipes) is a species of picture-winged flies in the genus Callopistromyia of the family Ulidiidae. They are native to and widespread across North America. Males and females posture and strut on rotting trees or logs with their wings raised vertically and pointed forward. The resemblance to a peacock’s tail is enhanced by blue reflections. This is a very tiny fly about 4 to 6 mm in length. You can see the crystals of the sandstone this one was on. I photographed this specimen when it visited my garden.