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  1. 13-09-2010 #1
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    Default Golden Dung Fly - Scathophaga stercoraria - POSSIBLY

    Again, not 100% sure, but this was the best match I found so think it may well be.

    This stunning creature was sitting sunning itself - I shoot it, disturb it and, well... the second shot explains what happened next.
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    I think you're right Louise, looks like a perfect match.
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    Shame about the cruel fate that was awaiting it though.
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    Well, he shouldn't have turned towards Louise to pose, should he?

    Great pic of him - the first one - but how can you call him 'stunning'?

    (Wondering now what Louise's partner looks like....!)
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    Not stunning? Blonde hair, brown eyes, beautiful
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    Quote Originally Posted by Catherine View Post
    Great pic of him - the first one - but how can you call him 'stunning'?

    (Wondering now what Louise's partner looks like....!)
    LOL - well, he's not Johnny Depp - but he doesn't scare the horses How can you not call such a beautifully-coloured creature stunning?

    As for Rolf - it has a pulse, so it's stunning Even better, tied up so can't run
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