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Flies of the genus Isomyia

Amidst a soothing expanse of green, a tiny fly rests upon the surface of a leaf, seemingly savoring the beauty of the world in the quiet of the morning. To some, the presence of such a fly might appear entirely ordinary. Yet, for those willing to pause and observe it from a close range, a wealth of beauty gradually reveals itself. Looking at it from the closest possible distance, I felt as though I had uncovered a small secret one that often escapes our notice.

The fly I captured in this photograph is minuscule, yet its tiny body displays a striking blend of colors. Golden copper melds beautifully with metallic green; when caught by the sunlight, these hues produce a radiant, exquisite shimmer that makes the creature appear truly special. This combination of golden copper and metallic green, however, is not visible from every angle. At times, the fly’s entire body shifts to a dark hue a transformation that lends it an air of mystery.

Latin name Genus Isomyia
Observation date 20 Okt, 2026
Camera used realme 7i
Photographers @reachdreams
Location Aceh, Indonesia
Link to original community
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/409591617
Latitude Longitude Map
4.695135 96.7493993 https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993

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