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Robber Fly (Pilica erythrogaster)

Male Pilica erythrogaster (Wiedemann, 1828). 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.

 

Found on either the FLA2 or FLA1 trail if I remember correctly. Found perching on a fallen tree. This area had significant treefall from the May 2018 storm.

 

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

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Uploaded on April 6, 2019
Taken on August 13, 2018