Robber Fly (Chrysopogon sp.) with prey
Chrysopogon sp., I believe. Found at Hotham River Nature Reserve, S of Pingelly. Western Australia, Australia.
Prey is a honeybee, which seemed to be a common prey item for these large colorful robbers.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
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Uploaded on December 8, 2018
Taken on November 23, 2018
Robber Fly (Chrysopogon sp.) with prey
Chrysopogon sp., I believe. Found at Hotham River Nature Reserve, S of Pingelly. Western Australia, Australia.
Prey is a honeybee, which seemed to be a common prey item for these large colorful robbers.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
689
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11
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6
comments
Uploaded on December 8, 2018
Taken on November 23, 2018