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Male Dominance

Male Dominance

This male Sarcophagidae has implanted spurs found on his legs into the females eyes to keep her from creating too much fuss. It is one of my favorite photos. ...
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This male Sarcophagidae has implanted spurs found on his legs into the females eyes to keep her from creating too much fuss. It is one of my favorite photos. I hope you like it too.
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Canon PowerShot A720 IS

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Aperture f/4.0 ISO 80 Shutter 1/125

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Apr, 2014

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Awesome macro !!

I like it You should be proud !! : ) (Interesting the science behind it all )

Voted! close up in nature

Thank you so much. This is one of my favorites too. I love the colours. You're right about the science too. I think I'm becoming an entomologist!

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