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Picture-winged Thistle Gall Fly (Urophora cardui) adult, resting on leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent
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Picture-winged Thistle Gall Fly (Urophora cardui) adult, resting on leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent
Picture-winged Thistle Gall Fly (Urophora cardui) adult, resting on leaf, Crossness Nature Reserve, Bexley, Kent, England, june
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Media ID 7482863
© FLPA/Dave Pressland
Bexley Borough Crossness Flies Greater London Kent Fruit Flies Fruit Fly Reserves
Strike a Pose - The Fashionable Fly of Crossness Nature Reserve!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this stunning snapshot captured by photographer Dave Pressland, we witness the glamorous life of the Picture-winged Thistle Gall Fly. With its vibrant colors and elegant wings, this dashing insect knows how to make an entrance! Posing effortlessly on a leaf at the picturesque Crossness Nature Reserve in Bexley, Kent, our fashionable fly steals the show. This stylish creature is no ordinary fly - it's an adult Urophora cardui, known for its impeccable taste in foliage. As it gracefully rests on a leaf under the warm June sun of England's summer, one can't help but admire its sophisticated presence amidst nature's beauty. With its European charm and British flair, this picture-perfect moment showcases not only the diversity of wildlife found in Kent but also highlights the importance of preserving natural habitats like Crossness Nature Reserve. From fruit flies to arthropods, these reserves serve as havens for countless insects and invertebrates that play vital roles within their ecosystems. So next time you're strolling through Greater London or exploring Britain's wild side, keep your eyes peeled for these fabulous creatures. Who knows? You might just catch a glimpse of another fashion-forward flyer striking a pose!
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