Robber Fly (Scleropogon haigi)
Female Scleropogon haigi Wilcox, 1971. Thanks to Eric Fisher for providing the species determination on bugguide. Found at Madera Canyon in Santa Rita Mountains. Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA.
Saw several of these flying amongst the grasses in open area just off White House ruins. While I was photographing this female a male swooped in, grabbed her, and took her to the ground. They did a quick hook up and took off landing on a nearby plant. I got several images of them mating.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly (Scleropogon haigi)
Female Scleropogon haigi Wilcox, 1971. Thanks to Eric Fisher for providing the species determination on bugguide. Found at Madera Canyon in Santa Rita Mountains. Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA.
Saw several of these flying amongst the grasses in open area just off White House ruins. While I was photographing this female a male swooped in, grabbed her, and took her to the ground. They did a quick hook up and took off landing on a nearby plant. I got several images of them mating.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.