Robber Fly by NightGallery

Photography • Insects • posted on Aug 18, 2008

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My first capture (and first time seeing one since I have been into photog.) of a Robber Fly. I had seen one years ago, but thought it was some odd dragonfly. Although this one was about as big as an avg Dragonfly (a little over 2 inches long) as I got close to it in my yard, I knew it wasn't one. This thing took off into flight and sounded very distinct as well. I was actually kind of intimidated by it. I do know they can bite if provoked. Anyway, it was the first I was able to photo and the last one I have seen since. Thanks for looking. -Bruce Taken with Canon XTi w/50mm 2.5 macro & +4 hoya filter. FULL SIZE for details.

Comments (22)

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violet

12:31PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

Wow...those details are amazing.....!!! Excellent work !!!

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CavalierLady

12:41PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

Outstanding color and detail in this macro ... very well done!

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Marcel-P

1:04PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

Great details here! Well done!

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BessieB

1:31PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

What a macro, those colours are wonderful and the detail superb

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Amosicho

1:57PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

Excellent macro

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DreamersWish

2:32PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

Stunning clarity and details! Well done!

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busi2ness

2:48PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

I can only echo violet's comment!

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durleybeachbum

3:16PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

Marvellous shot!!

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taurus

3:18PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

WOW!! Stunning image, incredible macro....great capture

MrsLubner

6:06PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

He has an evil and devious look about him. Great capture, stunning macro.

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MarciaGomes

6:50PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

IMPRESSIONANTE FOTO INCRIVEIS DETALHES,A CIGARRA TEM PELOS EU NÃO SABIA.+++++++++++5

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JDoc

8:33PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

Oh my gosh! What a fabulous shot. JDoc

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skyla824

10:08PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

fantastic macro work

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MrsRatbag

10:15PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

Stunning shot! And kind of scary, too.....

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subcultura

11:59PM | Mon, 18 August 2008

wonderful close up & clarity

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Leeco

12:34AM | Tue, 19 August 2008

Great shot. The full size image shows wonderful details. The Robberflies are pretty neat critters. They can be as small as 3l8" and as big as this one. Some are definitely hairier than others and the big ones definitely make a lot of noise when they fly. I saw one this size catch a full frown grasshopper in mid flight. It had to land immediately because it bit grabbed more than it could fly with, lol. Thanks for sharing. Lee

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