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 first found it, it was sitting on a low-hanging dead leafless partially charred branch of living oak tree. Branch was about 5.5-6.5 feet from forest floor. Oak/hickory forest/savanna.
While I was taking pics, it flew off, grabbed a bee and returned to its perch. After several minutes, it finished its meal and dropped the bee. After a while it tired of my presence. It took off, buzzed around me like a bumble bee 4-5 times and flew off.
Single exposure, uncropped, 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 first found it, it was sitting on a low-hanging dead leafless partially charred branch of living oak tree. Branch was about 5.5-6.5 feet from forest floor. Oak/hickory forest/savanna.
While I was taking pics, it flew off, grabbed a bee and returned to its perch. After several minutes, it finished its meal and dropped the bee. After a while it tired of my presence. It took off, buzzed around me like a bumble bee 4-5 times and flew off.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.