Posted by morfa on 27-10-2007 19:10
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Location: ?land, Sweden
Size: 5-6 mm
Larger view here: http://www.flickr...321&size=o
Some kind of parasitic fungus perhaps? I think it's interesting how the legs seem to be curled inwards! My speculation: perhaps it's a way for the parasite to ensure the fly remains on the leaf after it's death ??exposing it to predators that can act as a new host?
Any thoughts appreciated!
/John