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In previous years, I've found this conspicuous insect to be a relatively rare find. However, I'm not sure what's going on this year, but there have been so many individuals of this particular specie flying around the backyard! If the previous posts are anything to go by, June seems to be their month of emergence and flight, but that doesn't explain why they've been so prominent this year. If anything, it serves as a reminder to gardeners everywhere: monitor your plants and look carefully for signs of growth or change. The only explanations I can think of are that there is a tantalizing decaying source of plant matter nearby or one of the backyard's pine trees has a sap leak somewhere. With regards to the latter, other species of North American Picture-Winged Flies are drawn to sweet sap and lap it up as a quick snack. I've seen many a Delphinia picta Picture-Winged Fly perch on some of the yard's young pines and diligently survey across the branches and tree trunk. It may not seem like much of an observation, but larger varieties of Ulidiid Flies - from my own observations - tend to either remain grounded in place or airborne. In essence, there has to be a compelling reason for them to walk around. With all this in mind, the individual seen in Pictures 1-5 doesn't have a compelling reason to walk around: it has a severely damaged right wing!
The wing itself is overall intact, but it appears deflated and twisted, leading me to think that this striped Fly's metamorphosis didn't go according to plan. Adult insect form development is a very complicated process, and sometimes errors happen during the pupation, but it's still unfortunate when something detrimental happens. Any adult insect afflicted with such a condition is grounded - denied the ability to fly - and can become easy prey for airborne predators. The striped pattern of this insect may lend it some effective Hymenopteran mimicry, but it is otherwise quite vulnerable to being picked off. Despite its arduous circumstances, the individual (of Pictures 1-5) tried to take flight while crawling around on my arm, but only found itself crashing to the ground. I can't fault this Fly for its determination, however futile. Inversely, Pictures 6-10 showcase a Striped Picture-Winged Fly specimen as it typically appears. With both of its marbled wings inflated, it can fan them out and signal its presence, thusly grabbing the attention of other nearby Flies. For the casual observer: despite its striped patterning and tipped abdomen, this specie is perfectly harmless. Without a damaged wing, they are hard to catch.
Pictures were taken on June 7 and 15, 2025 with a Google Pixel 8a. From Pictures 6-10, it appears that the Pixel 8a itself cannot get as close to insects as the Pixel 4 could. However, the stronger resolution for the 8a's zoom may be a fair trade off.
Pairing: Bryce Lahela x Olivia Hadley (F!OC) with Malia Lahela
Book: Open Heart
Word Count: ~400
Rating/Warnings: General, fluffy fluff
A/N: Art by the amazing artbyainna (IG)
The corners of the picnic blanket flapped with the light breeze. Crumbs from their sandwiches and snacks were scattered across the fabric. Malia's empty juice box had tipped when she wobbled off trying to catch a butterfly. Drops of condensation trickled down the pitcher of lemonade as the sun warmed the air around them. Their backyard Father's Day picnic had been an overwhelming success.
Malia toddled barefoot through the grass, her pink sundress fluttering around her as she moved with carefree joy. Her soft laughter filled the space with the most beautiful song. Malia brought him so much joy, not just today on Father's Day but every day. She had been the greatest gift he didn't know he needed. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do to protect her.
The skin around his eyes pulled into tender lines as he followed her movements. The smile on his face couldn’t capture even a fraction of what he felt inside.
"Come here, my little gigglebug," Bryce teased, scooping Malia into his arms, which earned him another fit of laughter from his daughter. He kissed her all over as she wiggled with glee, happy with his attention.
"She has you wrapped around her little fingers," Olivia offered with a smile of adoration. She couldn't have been happier with the family they had created. Malia was a daddy's girl through and through and Bryce loved every second of it.
"I can't imagine a better place to be." Bryce twirled with Malia in his arms. The sunlight shimmered in the fine strands of red in her hair that reminded him of her beautiful mother.
She was magnificent.
She was beautiful.
She was the best part of him.
And she had made him a father, a title he was carried with pride.
"I wuv Dada," Malia cheered, wrapping her little arms around his neck. She pressed a wet, messy kiss on his cheek.
"I love you too, Malia." Bryce cradled his daughter in his arms, savoring the moment. She had grown so much in the past almost two years. He wished he could slow time down, but knew they had to live in the moment or else they might miss something. And with her, he didn't want to miss a thing...not one little thing.
Olivia shifted closer to where Bryce was holding Malia, still kissing her softly. "Happy Father's Day, Bryce. We love you."
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