Robber Fly (Bathypogon sp.) ovipositing

Female Bathypogon sp. Thanks to Greg Daniels for providing the generic determination via private email. Found at Plunkett Conservation Park in Cedar Creek. Queensland, Australia.

 

Ovipositing in the soft soil. In this shot, you can just make out her abdomen curved down behind her.

 

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

Done