Robber Fly (Promachus vertebratus)
Female Promachus vertebratus (Say 1823). Thanks to Chris Cohen for confirming my speculative determination on bugguide. Found at Swamplovers Nature Preserve in southern Wisconsin. Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.
Found on high-quality dry hilltop prairie. It had rained a little earlier in the day. Saw several of these, both males and females. Chased some around without success until this one let me creep in close.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly (Promachus vertebratus)
Female Promachus vertebratus (Say 1823). Thanks to Chris Cohen for confirming my speculative determination on bugguide. Found at Swamplovers Nature Preserve in southern Wisconsin. Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.
Found on high-quality dry hilltop prairie. It had rained a little earlier in the day. Saw several of these, both males and females. Chased some around without success until this one let me creep in close.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.