Robber Fly (Bathypogon sp.) with prey
Female Bathypogon sp. Thanks to Greg Daniels for providing the generic determination via private email. Found on Glenbar Road, WSW of Theodore. Queensland, Australia.
Prey is a cicada. Notice this initial position of the cicada. This robber rotated the cicada and eventually lifted the cicada upwards almost past its head, all while hanging onto the grass blade.
Found in this general vicinity: 25.00078S 210.09228W.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly (Bathypogon sp.) with prey
Female Bathypogon sp. Thanks to Greg Daniels for providing the generic determination via private email. Found on Glenbar Road, WSW of Theodore. Queensland, Australia.
Prey is a cicada. Notice this initial position of the cicada. This robber rotated the cicada and eventually lifted the cicada upwards almost past its head, all while hanging onto the grass blade.
Found in this general vicinity: 25.00078S 210.09228W.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.