Robber Fly (Bathypogon sp.) with prey

Female Bathypogon sp. Thanks to Greg Daniels for providing the generic determination of both predator and prey via private email. Found on Glenbar Road, WSW of Theodore. Queensland, Australia.

 

Prey is a different species of Bathypogon.

 

Found in this general vicinity: 25.00078S 210.09228W.

 

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

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