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Robber Fly in Action


Robber Fly in Action
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Copyright: Stephen Emerson (Signal-Womb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1027 W: 58 N: 2900] (11044)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03
Categories: Insects
Camera: Ricoh Caplio R6
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-13 5:11
Viewed: 1050
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Deadly Robber

This is the Robber-Fly doing what it does best. 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 bumblebee 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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Hello Stphen,
Very educational photo and note.
Well done
TFS
Annick

Hi Steve,
Now you're talking :}
Excellent macro, a lovely POV of the action here mf.
Nice sharp detail with very good color, light, and composition..
Sorry to hear of the 400D's demise, I'm certain the Canon 5D will fit the bill for your landscape work, with its full frame quality.
Very well done,
Howard

hi Stephen,
great macro action capture
well presented with interesting note

tfs sERGIO

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1056 W: 289 N: 3914] (13202)
  • [2008-04-13 7:41]

Hello Stephen,
an admirable picture of the robberfly.
The point of view has been well selected with respect to the lateral view of the fly and
the fact that the fly is completely surrounded by the light background of the rock.
So, it stands out clearly!
Focus, sharpness and detail-richness are superb.
Best wishes, Peter

Hi Stephen,
a very nice landscape, sorry I mean a great macro-shot.
This is a first class macro with great sharp details and DOF, the whole insect in focus and still the BG in OOF.
Well composed with nice POV.
Great work.

Hello Stephen,

Very nice picture of this robber-fly. Excellent composition and sharpness. You took advantage of the very good light and a nice clear support. I could see this fly for the first time few days ago, but unfortunately for me, it was enjoying its meal on a tree in the shadow.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Stephen,
outstanding macro-shot with such amazing details.
Sharpness is perfect.
TFS Tatjana

Hello Stephen,

Great clear macro image of the Robber Fly with fantastic details.
Superb sharpness and exposure and excellent square format framed.
Although the Robber Fly is not the most beautiful insect, I love this wonderful image.
Excellent work. TFS!!!

Warm regards,

Harry

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 211 W: 0 N: 755] (3323)
  • [2008-04-13 14:57]

Hola Stephen, una toma con muy buena nitidez y detalles. Un saludo

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-04-14 12:06]

Excellent macro of this deadly Robberfly!
You've captured this insect with incredible detail and superb sharpness.
Great composition and POV.
Superb DOF.
Did you enjoy you're holiday?

Cheers Stephen,

Joe

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 367 W: 61 N: 591] (2456)
  • [2008-04-24 2:33]

Hello Stephen,
Beautiful insect!
Very good details!
TFS
Ena

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