A not so cute fly by Leeco
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Nikon 7900 pocket camera, hand-held image.
This title is in response to the title of my last posting (A cute fly). I felt like like I had to give equal time to all flies regardless of cuteness, lol.
This is a Giant Robberfly and I think it may be Promachus rufipes. It is about 1 inch (25mm) long.
I have seen these guys catch grasshoppers longer than themselves and so heavy that they could not fly with them.
As with most Robberflies, they are pretty bold. This image was taken when this Robberfly landed on the sleeve of my sweater and was he not frightened off by my contortions while trying to get him in frame and focus.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee
Comments (22)
MrsLubner
Those body details are great. Good pov and strong appeal for something so less-that-beuatiful. :-) Stellar macro.
flora-crassella
fantastic macro!!!!!
EmeraldElf
Excellent macro!
durleybeachbum
Rather like a helicopter in body design! Since I got my first pics of a similar creature I have a real fondess for them! Super clear pic.
PSDuck
Outstading photo!
DAVER2112
Excellent macro Lee!! :) 5+++
PD154
LOL!!, Now you have me thinking in my minds eye of your body twisting around and around trying to get that pefect capture, but you managed it with flying colours Lee, a great macro capture, How's the exhibition go?
JeffG7BRJ
Nobody can say you are not fair Lee, giving each little critter you see the same attention. I enjoy the ugly as well as the cute, especially when the detail is as good as this is. Exceptional macro under the circumstances, lol @ Ronnie and his imagination. Superb capture excellent clarity and detail. Bravo!!!!!
MrsRatbag
Amazing detail!
subcultura
woooah , amazing creature and picture
NightGallery
Lee, GREAT shot! Man that is one cool looking one. I love the colors on him. I would freak if one of those large ones landed on me...lol. Again, great capture, I love these things, maybe because I see them so rarely. Great job!
phothomaniac
Fantastic details and capture!
GBCalls
Excellent Lee, the one I saw this summer was a tad larger...very noise in flight.
bpclarke
He's got kind of a Jimmy Durante look to him. Cute in his own way. ;o) Excellent capture. Bunny
skyla824
exquisite macro work... one of your best
praep
Great macro.
smillinfaces
she looks real baaaaaaaaad , great macro
Littlejock
Great details and focus.. I posted long time ago a pic of this insect. but in my case the legs is all fur covered.. Maybe I post another I have of the same guy and you can help me with the name or subspecie. Great insects pics you doing. Very PRO quality
mermaid
never would have thought that's a fly... but it looks robberish...smile.. very fine and detailed macro
dianas..creations
I am absolutely impressed with the image...most wonderful macro I have seen in a long time!!
giareg
Excellent macro!!
Chipka
WOW! This is great; he looks like one of those helicopters used by the Russian military for...well...whatever fly-shaped helicopters do for the Russian military. The bristly fuzz, the details, and everything is superb. Cute or not, I like this bold critter. Great work, as always.