Mating Robber Flies (Dakinomyia secuta)
Dakinomyia secuta Daniels, 1979. Thanks to Greg Daniels for providing the species determination via private email. Found off Glenmoral Roundstone Road, WSW of Theodore. Queensland, Australia.
Found in woods upslope from the road. Found here: 24.97837S 210.06488W.
Very large and impressive robbers. Several were hanging around in this spot. They were pretty wary but it was easier to get close after they hooked up.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Mating Robber Flies (Dakinomyia secuta)
Dakinomyia secuta Daniels, 1979. Thanks to Greg Daniels for providing the species determination via private email. Found off Glenmoral Roundstone Road, WSW of Theodore. Queensland, Australia.
Found in woods upslope from the road. Found here: 24.97837S 210.06488W.
Very large and impressive robbers. Several were hanging around in this spot. They were pretty wary but it was easier to get close after they hooked up.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.