Robber Fly with prey
Promachus sp. male, possibly P. hinei. Prey is a bee. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in east-central Kansas. Chase County, Kansas, USA.
Found on branch of fallen tree at junction of hardwoods bordering Fox Creek and prairie opening. Due to its position in the vegetation I could not manage a decent lateral shot.
These large robbers weren't uncommon at this site.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly with prey
Promachus sp. male, possibly P. hinei. Prey is a bee. Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in east-central Kansas. Chase County, Kansas, USA.
Found on branch of fallen tree at junction of hardwoods bordering Fox Creek and prairie opening. Due to its position in the vegetation I could not manage a decent lateral shot.
These large robbers weren't uncommon at this site.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.