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Robber Fly #2
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Uploaded: 08/12/13 2:31 AM GMT
Robber Fly #2
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A 1 cm Robber Fly, genus Megaphorus, shot at about 1X near Anza, California. Like all flies, they're very sensitive to any movement and are difficult to sneak up on. They're voracious ambush predators and will take down a wide variety of prey, including wasps, bees and ants. They're very fast fliers and the prey is often bigger than they are.
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Sure has big eyes for such a small creature.Great capture, Russ.
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Thank you both. I'm happy you liked the shot.
Just getting 2 or 3 shots of this guy took about 45 minutes of standing in blistering heat, waiting for it to come back to it's perch after I spooked it each time with the ring flash. In some places, these insects are very common, but in my experience, they're difficult to find and worth some effort to shoot. Either that, or I'm a nut.
Just getting 2 or 3 shots of this guy took about 45 minutes of standing in blistering heat, waiting for it to come back to it's perch after I spooked it each time with the ring flash. In some places, these insects are very common, but in my experience, they're difficult to find and worth some effort to shoot. Either that, or I'm a nut.
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There are more things in heaven and earth,
than are dreamt of in your philosophy. W.S.
Magnificent detail on this creature. Those green eyes really pop. Excellent capture.
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I LOVE LABS!!!
Wow this is a stunning photo and the detail you captured is outstanding,plus lovely colours and composition too.Also thanks for the history behind the robber fly.
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"Granny, granny why are your eyes so big?"
"So that I could see you better."
SNAP and finish with the Little Red Riding Hood, oops, locust and/or wasp I meant. LOL
Very good detail, dear Russ.
SAM & SAAB
"So that I could see you better."
SNAP and finish with the Little Red Riding Hood, oops, locust and/or wasp I meant. LOL
Very good detail, dear Russ.
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
What a close up, almost too good for the details of this critter.
Tigs♥ =^..^=
Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
Nice close-up...Thanks for sharing...