My robber flies collection

Some of my favorites robber fly shots. It's always a plus when they have a prey with them.

All shot with a Canon 40D, Canon MPE65 1X-5X macro lens, Canon MT24EX Macro Twin Flash and DIY Concave Diffuser. Full flash, 1/200, F11, ISO100, Handheld.

First time finding one with silver and blue color scheme! Orthogonis sp. - ID credit: Eric Fisher.


Giant robber fly with blue wings, newly molted

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