Robber Fly
Male Machimus formosus (Hine, 1918). Thanks to Eric Fisher for providing the species determination on bugguide for a related image of same individual. Found at Santa Rita Experimental Range. Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA.
Found in close proximity to 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 for a related image of same individual. Found at Santa Rita Experimental Range. Santa Cruz County, Arizona, USA.
Found in close proximity to 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.