Robber Fly (Atoniomyia cf. laterepunctata)

Atoniomyia cf. laterepunctata Carrera & Andretta, 1950. Thanks to Dr. Eric Fisher for providing the species determination on 'diptera.info' website. Found at La Selva Biological Station, near Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí. Heredia Province, Costa Rica.

 

If I remember correctly this was in the 7-8mm range.

 

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

Done