robber fly captures grasshopper

© David Guzman

robber fly captures grasshopper

Uploaded: July 19, 2010

Description

Diptera : Asilidae
In my humble opinion, these are one of the most fascinating insects out there. Today, I was trying to capture an image of one of the grasshoppers buzzing around me in short jump-flight combinations as I disturbed them. Suddenly this robber fly came into action and captured the grasshopper in mid flight. Heavy with prey-in-mouth it landed in the grass, and gave me the opportunity to capture this image. For a pretend entomologist like me, this was a most satisfying moment.
Tugaloo State Park, Georgia USA July 19, 2010

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light not detected, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic July 19, 2010

Fantastic image, David!

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Michelle Alton July 20, 2010

You're not pretending, David. This is absolutely brilliant work and a totally captivating (pun intended) image. #8774717

Robert Jensen July 28, 2010

Another outstanding image - you would love the assassin flies in Arizona #8791536

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