Large Robber Fly by GBCalls

Photography • Creatures • posted on Aug 17, 2008

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Description

I may be wrong on this , I never have seen this fly before, so take my identification conclusion with that in mind. The fly was larger than some of the dragonflies I have been photographing. Sorry the shot is dark, I only got two photos as it was not a patient subject. Hope all have a great Sunday. -GB-

Comments (25)

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flora-crassella

8:07AM | Sun, 17 August 2008

completely protruding photo work! The fly is to be seen “sharp” much!

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InfiniteMoon

8:11AM | Sun, 17 August 2008

WOW! the definition stands out like...Wham in your face. Great shot!!

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Mondwin

8:16AM | Sun, 17 August 2008

What a cool and strange creature......bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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kgb224

8:21AM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Excellent macro captured by you.

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durleybeachbum

8:55AM | Sun, 17 August 2008

A superb catch!! So sharp!

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timtripp

10:19AM | Sun, 17 August 2008

WOW!

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lizzibell

11:01AM | Sun, 17 August 2008

nice capture....

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MrsRatbag

11:51AM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Great macro!

MrsLubner

1:14PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Leeco can probably tell you all about this after he theme series on flies. It has wonderful detail and a great pov.

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moochagoo

2:08PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

That's quite interesting !

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delaorden_ojeda

3:12PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

impressive macro capture, excelent details and color !

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emmecielle

4:49PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Excellent photo! :)

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ShadowsNTime

4:52PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Wonderful macro George! I don't think its to dark at all...would hate to have one of those land on me, lol! But again you caught the shadow perfectly!

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ledwolorz

5:25PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Fantastic macro.

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GBCalls

5:27PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

I think I may need a new monitor....on my wife's screen the photo is much lighter...hmmm

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junge1

6:26PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Superb macro!

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CavalierLady

7:30PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Great closeup, even if he is not the most handsome creature in the world.

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moonrancher

8:09PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Great macro!

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JDoc

8:33PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

Special capture. Nicely done. JDoc

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NightGallery

9:42PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

It is indeed a Robber Fly! And a very cool capture. I just got my first of one of these a couple weeks ago. I didn't realize how big they are! HUGE! Good job getting this one.. Did you love the sound of that thing flying off? The one I saw sounded like a military copter. lol.

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Leeco

10:43PM | Sun, 17 August 2008

I am not sure of the exact species but it is indeed a Robberfly. They really range in size from less than 1/2" to over 1" in length. Some are a lot hairier than this one. As NightGallery mentioned, the big ones make a lot of noise when they fly. Thanks for sharing. Lee

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