Robber Fly (Ommatius bromleyi) with prey
Male Ommatius bromleyi Pritchard, 1935. Thanks to Dr. Eric Fisher for providing the species determination on bugguide. San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Cochise County, Arizona, USA.
This beauty was hanging out on the huge tree near the parking area at San Pedro House. Prey is a longlegged fly (Dolichopodidae), possibly Chrysotimus sp. or Thrypticus sp. per John F. Carr on bugguide.
Single exposure, cropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly (Ommatius bromleyi) with prey
Male Ommatius bromleyi Pritchard, 1935. Thanks to Dr. Eric Fisher for providing the species determination on bugguide. San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Cochise County, Arizona, USA.
This beauty was hanging out on the huge tree near the parking area at San Pedro House. Prey is a longlegged fly (Dolichopodidae), possibly Chrysotimus sp. or Thrypticus sp. per John F. Carr on bugguide.
Single exposure, cropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.