Robber Fly
Male Asilinae of sorts. Found at Tregole National Park. Queensland, Australia.
Another large and impressive species. Thinking Blepharotes, but don't know how to differentiate from Pararatus.
I was prone on the ground photographing a fantastic-looking lacewing (Periclystus) when I heard something large buzz in. Looked over and saw this beauty sitting on the perfect perch. Got a couple shots from a distance and then stealthily moved in a bit closer for a single shot and then it was gone.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly
Male Asilinae of sorts. Found at Tregole National Park. Queensland, Australia.
Another large and impressive species. Thinking Blepharotes, but don't know how to differentiate from Pararatus.
I was prone on the ground photographing a fantastic-looking lacewing (Periclystus) when I heard something large buzz in. Looked over and saw this beauty sitting on the perfect perch. Got a couple shots from a distance and then stealthily moved in a bit closer for a single shot and then it was gone.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.