Uploaded: July 21, 2020 | Entered: July 21, 2020 06:36:42
This is just a robber fly in strong afternoon sunlight. What a surprise that he looks so good! :) Robber flies are distinctive, medium-sized to large, bristly or hairy flies. There are over 1,000 species of robber flies (family Asilidae) in North America; and nearly 100 have been recorded from the Upper Midwest. The common name for this group comes from their ferocious manner of pouncing from the air on their prey.
Exif: Camera: NIKON CORPORATION COOLPIX P1000; Shutter Speed: 10/5000; Aperture: f/5.0; ISO: 250; Orientation: 1; Date: 2020:07:18 13:29:11
Bojan Bencic July 21, 2020 1
Fantastic light and details, Janet. Great info. #1743249Terry Korpela July 21, 2020 1
Nicely Done Janet! #11819849Martha R. Mazon July 21, 2020 1
Fascinating, Janet, with wonderful composition and detail! #11819856Adilson F. Ferreira July 21, 2020 1
Wonderful capture Janet! Great explanation! #11819869Janet Criswell July 21, 2020
Thank you, Bojan, Terry, Martha and Adilson! #11819890Val Feldman July 21, 2020 1
I've seen these fellas a few times here in TX and they are sure formidable looking! Excellent detail, Janet, color and comp..love those teeny-tiny hairs!! :) #11819900Janet Criswell July 21, 2020
Thanks, Val! #11819910Leslie McLain July 21, 2020 1
Amazing capture, Janet. #11819940LJ Corliss July 22, 2020 1
Excellent :) #11820081Oscar J. Pung July 22, 2020 1
Not just a robber but a very handsome one indeed. Fabulous macro photo Janet. #11820126Janet Criswell July 22, 2020
Thank you Leslie, LJ and Oscar! :) #11820132Nancy L. Green July 25, 2020 1
This is so interesting Janet, wonderful clarity, one can count every hair!! << #11820872Janet Criswell July 25, 2020
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