Robber Fly with prey
Female Asilinae of sorts, possibly Efferia. Ramsey Canyon Preserve in Huachuca Mountains. Cochise County, Arizona, USA.
When I originally stumbled upon this scene, the robber fly was feeding on a hispine chrysomelid. While I was photographing it, the robber flew up and snagged a fly. Here it is shown with the double-header prey, fly and beetle.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly with prey
Female Asilinae of sorts, possibly Efferia. Ramsey Canyon Preserve in Huachuca Mountains. Cochise County, Arizona, USA.
When I originally stumbled upon this scene, the robber fly was feeding on a hispine chrysomelid. While I was photographing it, the robber flew up and snagged a fly. Here it is shown with the double-header prey, fly and beetle.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.