Looking like a cyborg or as if it belongs in a biker gang, this creature with the gorgeous eyes is a fearsome predator. Robber Flies attack insects like bees as they are flying and grapple with them with those long, strong legs with hooked ends and pierce their unfortunate prey's thorax with their powerful proboscis (mouthparts). Quite fat and sluggish when not hunting, this one happily sat still while I photographed it from all angles.
A different view
I think that this one is Daspletis placodes and it preys on bees and wasps. I'm showing my age here but these creatures never fail to remind me of the Jeff Goldblum movie The Fly
cool photo!
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Thank you!
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Another masterpiece of Nature!
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That they are!
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Excellent photography. Very sharp and well defined image of such a small critter. I'm assuming this little beast is about 1 cm long? It looks very intimidating and I don't think I would be too comfortable with having it land on my body.
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They are actually large, about 3cm long and yeah, they do tend to inspire loathing
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Amazing photos!
But, this insect is terrible, it can be seen from its evil kind of!!!
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Predators are necessary in this world
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Agree! :-))
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Oh wow, would you look at those legs!!
And feet!
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Truly Great macro, love the details and wonderful colors. great photography. ❤
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Outstanding photos. Gland I not a bee when these things are around.
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You should be, I have seen their handiwork
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