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.
The Arty Plantsman 
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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