TIRPOR - The Irrational Pursuit Of Reason

Andrew Cockburn photography


Last additions - Diptera
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Aedes punctor (f)448 viewsAug 31, 2010
2009-09-19-Efferia-aestuans-female-profile.jpg
Efferia aestuans (f)418 viewsDetail shows extended Hypopharynx used to pierce victims before injecting saliva containing neurotoxic and proteolytic enzymes. This injection rapidly immobilizes the prey and converts its bodily contents into a liquid meal, Sep 26, 2009
2009-09-19-Efferia-aestuans-female-lateral.jpg
Efferia aestuans (f)417 viewsSep 26, 2009
2009-09-19-Efferia_aestuans-male-lateral.jpg
Efferia aestuans (m)412 viewsBody length about 18mmSep 19, 2009
2009-09-19-Efferia-aestuans-male-profile.jpg
Efferia aestuans (m)357 viewsSep 19, 2009
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Aedes punctor (m)397 viewsShot with 20x Nikon M PlanSep 19, 2009
2009-09-18-Aedes-punctor-profile-10x.jpg
Aedes punctor (m)368 viewsSep 19, 2009
2009-09-19-aedes-punctor-antennae-top.jpg
Aedes punctor (m)386 viewsSep 19, 2009
2009-09-18-Aedes_punctor-lateral.jpg
Aedes punctor (m)345 viewsBody length about 17mmSep 19, 2009
2009-09-19-aedes-punctor-antennae-old.jpg
Aedes punctor (m)344 viewsSep 19, 2009
2009-09-18-Aedes-punctor-head.jpg
Aedes punctor (m)347 viewsSep 19, 2009
2009-08-22-Lucilia_sericata-profile.jpg
Lucilia sericata355 viewsSep 18, 2009
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