Flies Collection (#6)

The liar
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a deer ked (Lipoptena cervi). L. cervi lives as an ectoparasite on deer, moose and other cervids

Irresistible
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hoverfly, also called flower fly or syrphid fly (family Syrphidae). The compound eyes are composed of numerous light sensing organs (ommatidia)

Autumn rain
Thierry Dufour

Amazing eyes
Alberto Ghizzi Panizza

Robberfly
riyad_hamzi

Insects and Flowers, published 1837. Creator: Unknown
Insects and Flowers, published 1837. nemestrine, nemognathe nemoptere nepe nepenthe

Bristol Boxkite replica, flying at Wainfleet for filming of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, at Wainfleet, Lincolnshire in September 1964

Halbardier, 1895. Creator: Alfred Boilot
Halbardier, 1895

Partially shorn sheep lying in the grass with insects hovering around its head, 1655

Various Insects by a Fungus, 1681. Creator: Rochus van Veen
Various Insects by a Fungus, 1681

Man Hitting Flies off Man trying to putt on golf course Date: 1912

Santa over Town Date: 1950

F3H at Sunset Date: 1954

Flies Date: 1887

Three Planters, after 1845. Creator: Unknown
Three Planters, after 1845

ZEP HIND AT OLYMPICS
The Zeppelin LZ-129 Hindenburg flies over the opening ceremony of the 1936 Olympic Games. Date: 1936

ARCHITAS / MAGNETISM / C17
Magnetism demonstrated by the dove of Architas. The dove flies in a circle, not because of the wind, but through the influence of magnetism. Date: 17th century

Tour Eiffel Air Crash
French aviator Lieutenant Collot successfully flies his biplane beneath the Tour Eiffel, but in a moment he will hit a cable and crash fatally Date: 1926

Animals, Insects, Fly, Greenbottle, Lucilia caesar, Resting on leaf in garden, Wirral, England, UK

EyeUbiquitous_20100670
Insects, Fly, Hoverfly, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies of the insect family Syrphidae on a pink Japanese anemone or Anemone japonica

EyeUbiquitous_20117878
Agriculture, Farming, Cattle, Herd grazing, 1989

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major), Wiltshire garden, UK, April

anemone, anemone hupehensis
Hoverfly, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies of the insect family Syrphidae on yellow centre of a pink Japanese anemone or Anemone japonica

hemerocallis fulva, lily, daylily orange
Hemerocallis fulva Lily - Daylily orange Orange subject

Phasia aurigera (Phasia aurigera), Hesse, Germany
animals, brachycera, flies, flying insects, phasia aurigera, pterygot, Wilfried Martin, 1183097664

The Fly Paper Merchant, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Fly Paper Merchant, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

September - an ill-matched couple, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
September - an ill-matched couple, 15th century, (1939). A grey-haired old man surrounded by buzzing flies caresses the hand of a young woman wearing a bridal headpiece as a dog watches through an

A relief sculpture depicting the new era of powered flight - countryfolk stare in amazement as an aeroplane flies above their smallholding

January and February. Creator: Unknown
January and February. Still life with fruit, nuts and flies

Jaguar (Panthera onca), one-year cub watching a fly from behind tree, Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Brazil. near threatened species

A Hen and a Kingfisher Hanging on a String (oil on canvas)
BAL225540 A Hen and a Kingfisher Hanging on a String (oil on canvas) by Biltius, Jacobus (1633-81); 95x58.5 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Horsefly (Tabanus sp) head portrait, Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009. WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

Robber flies (Asilidae) mating, one with insect prey, The Peloponnese, Greece, May 2009

Robber fly (Asilidae) with mosquito prey hanging from leaf, Gornje Podunavlje Special Nature Reserve, Serbia, June 2009

Picture No. 12019764
Stilt-legged Flies - pair mating on leaf; fly is an Ichneumon wasp mimic - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia, Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

Horsefly (Philipomyia aprica) Aosta Valley, Monte Rosa Massif, Pennine Alps, Italy. July

Composite image of flying insects visiting blacklight, Texas, USA, September

Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), adult females feeding on blooming Fuchsia, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), female in flight feeding on Petunia flowers, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Three-Wheeled Bicycle

Leaping Fairy Puck

Sub-adult male Lion (Panthera leo) walking through grass, Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve

Hokusai woodcut - Cuckoo and Azalea
Reproduction of a woodcut by Katsushika Hokusai (1760 - 1849) entitled: Cuckoo and Azalea. Date: circa early 19th century

WW2 Poster -- Dysentery and Diarrhoea
Dysentery and Diarrhoea. Colour lithograph information poster, after 2nd Lt Stacey Hopper. The poster poses questions relating to the dangers and causes of disease, and provides helpful hints

Picture No. 11014629
Caddis Fly Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x 20 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - Caddis flies spend most of their lives as aquatic larvae in ponds and streams

Picture No. 10900282
Fruit Fly larva (Drosophila melanogaster) Date:

Young boy flying a kite
A young boy in a yellow check shirt with shoulder patches flies a kite on a reel of twine whilst kneeling at the base of a low hill amongst the mushrooms below his cottage home

Witch & Cat & Broomstick
A witch flies to the sabbat with her cat on her broomstick

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"From Pheasants to Swallows: The Fascinating World of Flies" In the midst of a serene countryside, an alarmed Common Pheasant takes flight as a tiny fly buzzes past. Meanwhile, a graceful Swallow soars through the sky with effortless elegance, showcasing its mastery in flight. Across the channel in France, skilled anglers meticulously craft artificial fishing flies that lure unsuspecting fish from beneath the water's surface. These intricately designed creations are sought after by enthusiasts who understand their allure and effectiveness. Shifting our focus to another sport altogether, we find ourselves amidst a thrilling game of polo where women skillfully maneuver on horseback. As they gallop across the field with precision and grace, flies become mere spectators to this display of athleticism. The skies above witness remarkable scenes too; an RAF Westland Wessex gracefully glides over HMS Fearless (L10), leaving onlookers awestruck by its power and agility. Similarly, at Gatwick Airport's beehive terminal building in 1937, planes take off and land like industrious bees buzzing around their hive. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, we recall Icarus' ill-fated attempt to reach great heights using wings made of feathers and wax. His story serves as a reminder that even though flies may seem insignificant compared to birds or humans, they still play their part in nature's intricate tapestry. Transporting ourselves back in time to the 1936 Olympics held amidst political turmoil aboard the Hindenburg airship – it is here that French and English artificial fishing flies come together under one roof. Despite tensions between nations during these turbulent times, shared passions unite people beyond borders. As history unfolds before our eyes once more, a Westland Wessex effortlessly hovers over HMS Albion (R07). This awe-inspiring sight reminds us that technological advancements have allowed mankind to conquer new frontiers while coexisting with the buzzing world of flies.