Robber Fly (Pilica sp.) with prey

Female Pilica sp. Thanks to Dr. Eric Fisher for providing the determination on 'diptera.info' website. Found at Finca Las Piedras, near town of Monterrey in Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru.

 

Prey looks to be a leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae). Found on trunk of tree.

 

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

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