Robber Fly with prey
Holcocephala calva (Loew, 1872). Thanks to Tristan McKnight for providing the species determination on bugguide. Found at Swamplovers Nature Preserve in southern Wisconsin. Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.
Prey is a small fly. Robber was very cooperative subject.
Great year for these cute little robbers. They are very abundant at this preserve and a nearby one as well.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly with prey
Holcocephala calva (Loew, 1872). Thanks to Tristan McKnight for providing the species determination on bugguide. Found at Swamplovers Nature Preserve in southern Wisconsin. Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.
Prey is a small fly. Robber was very cooperative subject.
Great year for these cute little robbers. They are very abundant at this preserve and a nearby one as well.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.