Robber Fly

Found at Ecolodge Itororó reserve, in/near Nova Friburgo municipality in state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil.

 

Presumably female Eicherax sp. She looks to have seen better days. Missing a leg and seems to have a damaged 2nd abdominal segment.

 

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

Done