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03-JUL-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Robber fly (Dioctria hyalipennis)

Photographed in Rockcliffe Park. This fly had me bemused as I could not figure out what it was... I saw it only from behind with wings spread, for about 5 seconds, long enough for this one shot. Finally sent it to Bug Guide where the knowledgeable folk identified it as Dioctria hyalipennis, a Robber Fly (Asilidae). It is on goutweed.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/400s f/3.2 at 5.0mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time03-Jul-2013 12:40:55
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/400 sec
Aperturef/3.2
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance0.130 m

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Karen Stuebing26-Jul-2013 21:03
Very tiny but still predatory looking. Wonderful close up and exposure for the black. V.
jychamberland26-Jul-2013 20:39
escellent macro image Christine! nice détails.
Jean Chiasson26-Jul-2013 20:19
Excellent close up macro Christine vote
Helen Betts26-Jul-2013 19:58
Well, quite a beautifully composed closeup of this at the time unknown fly. Different from the way I imagine flies to look! V.
John Reynolds LRPS26-Jul-2013 19:21
Well taken shot. Thanks for the information. V.
Terry Sprague26-Jul-2013 17:04
Wonderful macro. V
J. Scott Coile26-Jul-2013 16:51
Fine detail.
Tom LeRoy26-Jul-2013 15:12
A fine macro, an excellent detailed shot of this Robber fly! V
globalgadabout26-Jul-2013 14:04
dark colouring seems apt for a robber...high quality shot Christine..V
Stephanie26-Jul-2013 13:12
Nicely captured image of this fly! V
Graeme26-Jul-2013 11:09
Superb close up of this fly. The detailing is excellent too, Christine. BV
Blandine Mangin26-Jul-2013 06:41
another superb macro ! v
Carol Rollins26-Jul-2013 04:10
Great shot! Nice details.
joseantonio26-Jul-2013 04:10
Excellent details. You must have been fast....V.
Jean D26-Jul-2013 02:37
A beautiful up close capture.. ~V
Jim Coffman26-Jul-2013 01:40
Excellent macro and very nice detail!!
LynnH26-Jul-2013 01:28
Fabulous macro. Well done. V
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