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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