Macro Robot Fly :)

Well done Jean-Louis, the mouths on these reminds me of a WWII gas mask.

 

Thank you William. Many angles and straight lines, I find it facinating. Glad you enjoyed the image.

 

Great shots, have you any idea of the proper name for it and what country does it live in.

 

Good evening Ray,

Very good question it's a Micropezidae and the genus is most likely a Grallomyia. The photo was taken in Suriname, SA, in Jagtlust. That is directly South, across the river from Paramaribo. As to it's range? I will let you do the research on that, I believe the info I have provided will allow for that.

Cheers,

Jean-Louis

 

Thank you for your reply, that led me to some very interesting reading.
Sadly I am unlikely to see one in the UK so it is really nice to see something from another country even though it may be a fairly common sight for you.

 

That thing is crazy looking. I am always amazed at the detail people are able to get of insects, nicely done.