Robber Fly (Dasylechia atrox) with prey
Dasylechia atrox (Williston 1883). Found at Holmes Preserve NW of Cross Plains in southern Wisconsin. Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.
Prey is a bee. Found in oak/hickory forest/savanna.
Unfortunately wasn't able to get very close to this one due to the thick prairie vegetation surrounding/under this oak tree. It took off as I tried to get closer and was not seen again.
Single exposure, significantly cropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-26EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly (Dasylechia atrox) with prey
Dasylechia atrox (Williston 1883). Found at Holmes Preserve NW of Cross Plains in southern Wisconsin. Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.
Prey is a bee. Found in oak/hickory forest/savanna.
Unfortunately wasn't able to get very close to this one due to the thick prairie vegetation surrounding/under this oak tree. It took off as I tried to get closer and was not seen again.
Single exposure, significantly cropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-26EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.