Cylindromyia bicolor

A few years ago I only had one thought about flies...let's just say that it wasn't the best compliment in the world :-P
Now I find my self observing the behavior of these peculiar flying creatures...how things change.

comments (8)

Patomarazul

Lion

Very nice close up! Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  I'm glad you like it :-) Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

It's amazing how our perspectives can change so drastically. I didn't even really like insects until I took an entomology class in grad school. I only took it because it seemed like it would be an easy A. But, I ended up changing my major to entomology afterwards! Posted 3 years ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  I find very interesting to look back and see the casual circumstances that make us go in certain paths... Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ruth Spigelman
    
    Lion
    
    Hear, hear. I relate as 7 or 8 years ago I was a total arachnophobe, of course the huge huntsman we have here in Australia, but even down to the tiniest of spiders. As these were the only group of animals that gave me a problem (my issue - not theirs!), I decided I had to do something about the situation. Lots and lots of reading, self-education, slow physical exposure thanks to an arachnology friend and off I shot in to the awesome world of spiders and I've not regretted it one bit. Sure, I still jump if one surprises me, or if I walk through a web, but overall a real turn around. Fascinating creatures, I have so much respect.
    
    So I am thrilled to learn of your change in attitude to Diptera, you didn't fear them as I did spiders, but they were 'neutral' to you....and now they bring you much intrigue, and that's wonderful. And I'll end with saying this is another superb macro! Posted 3 years ago, modified 3 years ago
  2. 1. Flavio
      
      Lion
      
      I really admire that you confronted your fear and did something about it. That says a lot about a person's personality. Thank you so much for sharing your story Ruth, and for your kind words ;-) Posted 3 years ago