This is a great picture. I love the bug! Good work!

Just posted so it should arrive within a few days. Until then you can pick it from here:
http://www.chauveau-central.net/backgrounds/FlyingCottonBall-1920x1200.jpg
ps: dont bother to ask for any other version ! I am not here anymore ! Vaaacaaaaaation ......

Finally, a Wide screen image (1900x1200 or 1680x1050) would be nicer for those with widescreen laptops, like me.

The shot was taken in France where they are quite rare. I have been hunting insects for about 5 years and I usually don't encounter more that 1 or 2 each year. That one was the first kind enough to let me take a few shots.

I even have one good shot showing the stationnaty flight:
http://www.chauveau-central.net/gallery2/v/insects2/pict0693.jpg.html

In case anyone cares...it appears to be a Bee Fly (Bombylius major). The 'horn' is a proboscis which is used for drinking nectar from flowers (like a hummingbird or a butterfly).

Just posted a 1600x1200 image. You can also find it here if you want
http://www.chauveau-central.net/backgrounds/FlyingCottonBall-1600x1200.jpg

Could you upload a 1600x1200 image please?

A very small fly. Maybe 1cm including the "horn".