Robber Fly
Male Machimus formosus (Hine, 1918). Thanks to Eric Fisher for providing the species determination on bugguide. Found at Santa Rita Experimental Range. Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA.
Found at or near a mammal burrow entrance. Interesting article here says that individuals of this species take refuge in shaded portions of mammal burrows as daily temperatures rise.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly
Male Machimus formosus (Hine, 1918). Thanks to Eric Fisher for providing the species determination on bugguide. Found at Santa Rita Experimental Range. Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA.
Found at or near a mammal burrow entrance. Interesting article here says that individuals of this species take refuge in shaded portions of mammal burrows as daily temperatures rise.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.