Robber Fly (Dasylechia atrox) with prey
Dasylechia atrox (Williston 1883). Found at Pleasant Valley Conservancy SNA in southern Wisconsin. Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.
Prey is a bee. Found in mixed hardwood forest/savanna. When I first saw it, it was preyless on a branch about 11-12 feet up in an oak tree next to trail. As I fumbled to change lenses it flew off and I thought I had lost my chance. A few moments later it reappeared with prey and landed on a branch 10-11 feet above the ground. I got several shots before it tired of my presence and flew off.
Single exposure, heavily cropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly (Dasylechia atrox) with prey
Dasylechia atrox (Williston 1883). Found at Pleasant Valley Conservancy SNA in southern Wisconsin. Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.
Prey is a bee. Found in mixed hardwood forest/savanna. When I first saw it, it was preyless on a branch about 11-12 feet up in an oak tree next to trail. As I fumbled to change lenses it flew off and I thought I had lost my chance. A few moments later it reappeared with prey and landed on a branch 10-11 feet above the ground. I got several shots before it tired of my presence and flew off.
Single exposure, heavily cropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.