Robber Fly with prey

Male Heteropogon sp., I believe. Found at Resaca De La Palma State Park in far southern Texas. Cameron County, Texas, USA.

 

Prey looks to be a Case-bearing Leaf Beetle, Cryptocephalinae.

 

Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.

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