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Robber
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Copyright: Lukasz Warcholinski (Kaszek) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 246 W: 58 N: 390] (1451)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-31
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon EF 50mm f1.8 MkII, Kenko extension tube
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Robber flies (Diptera: Asilidae) of Europe, Dipterans (except Hover flies) of Europe-1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-02 1:27
Viewed: 685
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Flies in the Diptera family Asilidae are commonly known as robber flies. The family Asilidae contains about 7,100 described species worldwide. All robber flies have stout, spiny legs, a dense moustache of bristles on the face (mystax), and 3 simple eyes (ocelli) in a characteristic depression between their two large compound eyes. The mystax helps protect the head and face when the fly encounters prey bent on defense. The antennas are short, 3-segmented, sometimes with a bristle-like structure called an arista. The short, strong proboscis is used to stab and inject victims with saliva containing neurotoxic and proteolytic enzymes which paralyze and digest the insides; the fly then sucks the liquefied meal through the proboscis. Many species have long, tapering abdomens, sometimes with a sword-like ovipositor. Others are fat-bodied bumble bee mimics. Adult robber flies attack other flies, beetles, butterflies and moths, various bees, dragon and damselflies, ichneumon wasps, grasshoppers, and some spiders.
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  • Great 
  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2008-09-02 2:14]

Mnie sie podoba. Znowu wyszly bardzo fajne, jesienne kolory. Boczny widok w sam raz, szczegolowy, no i udalo sie uniknac odblaskow w nadmiernej ilosci. Fajny moment - sak maj flaj.

  • Great 
  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2008-09-02 3:37]

I've heard of these robber flies Luke. This is an excellent image - so sharp, good clarity of all its colours and details.
I don't like the sound of them though.
TFS
Janice

Czesc
Piekna fotka. Morderca w akcji. Swietna ostrosc, piekne swiatlo i ladne kolory. Tlo fajnie rozmyte Bardzo mi sie podoba
Pozdrawiam
Krzysiek

  • Great 
  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2008-09-02 4:46]

Witaj Lukaszu,
Wspaniale makro, super oswietlenie szczegoly perfekt. Wyrazy uznania.
Pozdrawiam, Pawel

  • Great 
  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-09-02 5:31]

Exceptional macro shot, Lukasz!
Very, very sharp and incredibly detailed.
Excellent colours and light.
Brilliant DOF.

Very good work!

Cheers,
Joe

Hi, Lukasz,

wonderful capture with very attractive colours and details. as if it is saying: I am the King : ) tfs.

chrs,
Man Yee

Hello Kaszek, superb macro capture of this dipteran. Perfect details and lighting. TFS and regards,
Bahadır

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2921 W: 34 N: 8658] (32266)
  • [2008-09-02 10:19]

Hi Lukasz. This is a very good close up of the Robber fly which you have captured with fine detail and sharp focusing. your use of the light has given you warm colours. A nice sidePOV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

Witam Lukaszu!
Sliczna fota! Lowik i do tego z ofiara! (nie jestem pewien co to za ofiara, ale wyglada troche na ryjkowca). Super swiatlo, ostrosc i detal. Nic dodac nic ujac! No moze tylko nalezy dodac fotke do tematu "lowiki Europy" ;>
Pozdrawiam serdecznie!
Radek

Hello Lukasz
Very intersting hunting shot of this Robberfly,
Great focusing,DOF and colors. Superb shot.

Good Luck
Fartash

Hi Lukasz,
Perfect macro shot of this robber fly with superb details, POV/DOF and sharpness. Colours are very warm and great OFF BG!
Many thanks for sharing this.
Cheers,

Bayram

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