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Stilt-legged Flies - pair mating on leaf; fly is an Ichneumon wasp mimic - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia, Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date
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Arthropod Bali Ctm 140218 Diptera Ichneumon Imitator Invertebrate Klungkung Leaf Mating Mimic Reproduction Wasp Nkwdard
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Love is in the air, and on a leaf! Check out these Stilt-legged Flies getting cozy in Bali. But wait, there's a twist - one of them is actually an Ichneumon wasp mimic! Talk about insect impersonation at its finest. These little lovebirds are putting on quite the show for us. In this photo print, captured by nkwdard in Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia, we witness nature's intricate dance of reproduction. The micropezidae flies gracefully balance on their long stilts as they mate on a vibrant green leaf. It's like watching a delicate ballet performance right before our eyes! But what makes this scene truly fascinating is the imitator among them - an Ichneumon wasp mimic. With its clever disguise, it blends seamlessly into the fly community while secretly being from another species altogether. Nature sure knows how to play tricks! This snapshot of wildlife showcases not only the beauty and diversity found in Indonesian fauna but also highlights the incredible adaptability and survival strategies that insects employ. So next time you stumble upon two bugs getting frisky on a leaf, take a moment to appreciate their unique courtship rituals and marvel at nature's endless surprises.
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