Robber Fly (Dasylechia atrox) with prey
Dasylechia atrox (Williston 1883). Found at Rocky Run Fishery Area in south central Wisconsin. Columbia County, Wisconsin, USA.
When I originally noticed this individual it was about 10 feet above the ground on a dead branch in an oak tree in oak/hickory forest/savanna. It had a bee as prey. After a few minutes it finished the meal, dropped the bee, and flew off to another tree. It landed on the trunk about 14 feet above the ground. After I got a couple shots there it took off and I lost track of it. This shot is one at the 10 foot level.
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 Rocky Run Fishery Area in south central Wisconsin. Columbia County, Wisconsin, USA.
When I originally noticed this individual it was about 10 feet above the ground on a dead branch in an oak tree in oak/hickory forest/savanna. It had a bee as prey. After a few minutes it finished the meal, dropped the bee, and flew off to another tree. It landed on the trunk about 14 feet above the ground. After I got a couple shots there it took off and I lost track of it. This shot is one at the 10 foot level.
Single exposure, heavily cropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.