Robber Fly (Dasylechia atrox) with prey
Dasylechia atrox (Williston 1883). Found at Rocky Run Fishery Area in south central Wisconsin. Columbia County, Wisconsin, USA.
It was sitting on a branch about 12-14 feet up in a shagbark hickory tree in oak/hickory forest/savanna. It had a yellowjacket as prey.
Single exposure, heavily cropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
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Uploaded on August 29, 2020
Taken on August 22, 2020
Robber Fly (Dasylechia atrox) with prey
Dasylechia atrox (Williston 1883). Found at Rocky Run Fishery Area in south central Wisconsin. Columbia County, Wisconsin, USA.
It was sitting on a branch about 12-14 feet up in a shagbark hickory tree in oak/hickory forest/savanna. It had a yellowjacket as prey.
Single exposure, heavily cropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
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1
comment
Uploaded on August 29, 2020
Taken on August 22, 2020