Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Robber Fly Chowing Down

I just wanted to share this photo I caught of a robber fly chowing down on another insect.  (Perhaps a syrphid fly?)  When I first saw the robber fly and started taking its picture, I didn't realize it had prey in its grasp, but by the time I got close enough for this last shot, I knew it had something.

Robber flies are great predators!  Another insect to welcome into your garden.
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2 comments:

  1. Jason8:20 PM

    Yikes, great catch, but also CREEPY. I hope the Robber Fly isn't exposed to radiation leading it to grow to 1,000 times its current size, like in those old horror movies.

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  2. Casa Mariposa7:36 AM

    He's pretty fierce looking! Excellent photo. :o) Are they very big? I'm not sure I've ever seen those before.

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