Robber Fly (Callinicus pictitarsis) with prey

Male Callinicus pictitarsis (Bigot, 1878), I believe. Found on Oracle Ridge Trail in Santa Catalina Mountains. Pima County, Arizona, USA.

 

Found on a small plant at trailside. Prey is a small wasp.

 

Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.

Done