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    Canon 1DX Canon 180mm macro ISO 3200 1/125 sec f11
    I saw these two flies on a rose bush in the back garden but I am unsuccessful in getting close to an ID. I assume they are ovipositing.
    All C&C welcome.

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    They could be large rose sawfly (arge pagana)

    http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/large-rose-sawfly

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Hitchen View Post
    They could be large rose sawfly (arge pagana)

    http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/large-rose-sawfly
    Thank you Mike, that looks like a pretty close match to me!

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    Glad to be of help.

    And I forgot to say how impressive the quality of the image is - getting two flies in equal focus even at f11 ain't easy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Hitchen View Post
    Glad to be of help.

    And I forgot to say how impressive the quality of the image is - getting two flies in equal focus even at f11 ain't easy.
    No from what I remember I had a bit of a crick in my neck when I finished, anyhow glad you like it.

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    Really like how both the flies are in focus, nice background. Wonder what it would look like flipped the other way so the flies are facing up.

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    Hi Jon,
    Wonderful focus on the flies and I love those orange abdomens. Pleasing BG and nice colors all around. Well done.
    Allen

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    Quote Originally Posted by John Mack View Post
    Really like how both the flies are in focus, nice background. Wonder what it would look like flipped the other way so the flies are facing up.
    The main issue with that would be the leaves growing upside down.

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    Yup - Sawflies (which are actually a type of stingless wasp and not a fly at all). The photo looks like it was well worth the crick in your neck - excellent sharpness, soft light, good comp, and a pleasing background!

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