Life on a Daisy

It took me a while to discover the name of the tiny (2mm) patterned-winged fly on this daisy. Turns out it's a type of fruit fly, originally from Europe, introduced in North America to control Knapweed. It's called Urophora Quadrifasciata, or Four Barred Knapweed Gall Fly - big names for something so small. As for the little grub? in the shot, I have no idea what that is.

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This is simply stunning ! Thanks for sharing !

Fantastic shot....I can almost hear this little guy's mom saying "Um son...you got a little something on your face there..."
Excellent detail

Very nicely done Doug. Excellent sharp detail on such a tiny creature.

well done