One of the less glamorous contributions to Roda’s Critter Connection challenge.
This is the common Yellow Dung Fly on the South African member of the Iris family Ferraria crispa. I have seen these flowers covered in houseflies too. This gives a subtle hint that sniffing the flower would not be a rewarding experience.
There are a number of Ferraria species, some of which are more attractive and sweetly scented. The last picture is Ferraria divaricata taken in habitat by me in 1999.
Excellent shots, Darren! 🙂
There will probably be a lot of Dung Flies hanging around the U.S. White House soon, with all the pretentious crap that manifesting there!
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Thank you Tom. I cannot believe the depths that politics on both sides of the atlantic have fallen to. And this from a lifelong cynic. There are not enough dung flies in the world…
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Not enough dung flies… yes! 🙂
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delete “that”!
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That creature with the eye – looks like he is having the time of his life – unless of course I am looking at a pattern in the flower – however – i am entertained.
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Thank you Cecilia!😄
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I saw exactly the same thing as you Cecilia! Looks like there is a smiling fly on the flower. What a peculiar plant and strange picture, Darren. Love the illusion.
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I see it now I look again 🙂
Just the way the front leg is folded?
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It creates an interesting effect.
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I like it’s little eyes. Fantastic photos! I really like the texture and pattern of this flower 💞
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Thanks Lisa. I like these flowers too. I read that they are visually supposed to look like a festering wound to help attract flies. Nice eh?😄
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Very nice!! I love that fun fact, as it makes me even more intrigued. 😀
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Even dung beetles get to enjoy your flowers. Dung beetles need love, too! The flowers are outstanding!!!
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All creatures have their place and are all beautiful in their own way. Except politicians obviously. I love these flowers too. Crispa does well and flowers every year. My seedlings of divaricata and other species are still tiny after 18 years and I despair of ever seeing them flower here.
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If anyone can coax them into flowering, it would be you!
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Thank you for your faith in me😄😍
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Stunning flower! Love the critter, too!
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Thought you woukd like them. Not as glamorous as Flo though! But then what is?
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Wait until you see Flos sisters and brother arriving in a few weeks!!!😱
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That will be worth seeing!😄
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Strange flower ! 👍
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Strange indeed!
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beautiful flowers.
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Thank you😄
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Reblogged this on Rattiesforeverworldpresscom and commented:
Stunning :p
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Thank you so much for the reblog😄😄
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you re welcome 🙂
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Oh my😱these pics are amazing ❤️
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Thank you! You are very kind. 😍😄
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No no,your flowers are very beautiful 😀
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It is indeed a beautiful and unique flower. BTW I have found a pair of earrings with a similar pattern for our project. Great pic, Darren.
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Thank you Dominique 🙂
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You are welcome dear friend. 😊❤️
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WOW Darren! What a great capture 💕 Thanks for sharing this!
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Thank you😄❤
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Such an interesting looking flower, Darren! Too bad it smells like …! But to everyone their own taste and this fly seems to have the time of her/his life! 😀
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Flies deserve happiness too Sarah😊.
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Indeed they do!
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