Robber Fly (Lampria sp., prob L. clavipes)
Female Lampria sp., probably Lampria clavipes (Fabricius, 1805). Thanks to Dr. Eric Fisher for providing the determination on 'diptera.info' website. Found at Finca Las Piedras, near town of Monterrey in Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru.
Perching on trailside vegetation in a sunny shade-mottled area along the trail.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.
Robber Fly (Lampria sp., prob L. clavipes)
Female Lampria sp., probably Lampria clavipes (Fabricius, 1805). Thanks to Dr. Eric Fisher for providing the determination on 'diptera.info' website. Found at Finca Las Piedras, near town of Monterrey in Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru.
Perching on trailside vegetation in a sunny shade-mottled area along the trail.
Single exposure, uncropped, handheld, in situ. Canon MT-24EX flash unit, Ian McConnachie diffuser.