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30-JUL-2005 David B. Williams

Robber Fly

POTD at Besfoto.com August 9, 2005

Olympus C-8080WZ
1/20s f/8.0 at 35.6mm iso50 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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sanjay bhave16-Apr-2008 04:03
Beautiful. really cool. Especially your insect macros
David Williams06-Jun-2006 20:28
Bob, Thanks for the comments and the correction on the identification. dw
Bob B.22-May-2006 23:54
Great shot! This is, however, one of the asilids, the robber flies, and not a crane fly. Note the stabbing mouthparts! The species of this group of flies have quite a range of appearances.
Robispho10-Aug-2005 07:32
How sharp can you be! Amazing!

gr, Rob