Robber Fly (Holcocephala sp.)
Holcocephala sp. (probably undescribed). Thanks to Dr. Eric Fisher for confirming the determination on 'diptera.info' website. Found at Finca Las Piedras, near town of Monterrey in Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru.
Pretty large for a Holcocephala. Was unable to get a full lateral shot before it flew off.
I saw 3 or 4 of these during my trip. They were all hanging from edges of broadish leaves.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly (Holcocephala sp.)
Holcocephala sp. (probably undescribed). Thanks to Dr. Eric Fisher for confirming the determination on 'diptera.info' website. Found at Finca Las Piedras, near town of Monterrey in Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru.
Pretty large for a Holcocephala. Was unable to get a full lateral shot before it flew off.
I saw 3 or 4 of these during my trip. They were all hanging from edges of broadish leaves.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.