Robber Fly with Lunch by Trish Meyer
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[ Two Robber Flies on the lawn under my clothes line (I nearly trod on them) doing what comes naturally! ]
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
I have left my original words other than the title, as otherwise many of the comments and responses would not be relevant!
Photographed at my home, Batemans Bay, on the south coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Comments
Awesome detailed capture Trish, a definite new bug for me…inst fave !!!
Larry, thank you so much for your awesome comments and for adding this to your faves! I saw one of these for the first time only a year or so ago.
– Trish Meyer
Update to “Robber Flies” with apologies for copy and paste …
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
– Trish Meyer
interesting shot Trish, well spotted, Cheers, Steve
Thanks so much Steve … they were nearly squashed by the laundry basket!
– Trish Meyer
Update to “Robber Flies” with apologies for copy and paste …
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
– Trish Meyer
great capture Trish
Thanks so much Robert, nice to hear from you!
– Trish Meyer
Update to “Robber Flies” with apologies for copy and paste …
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
– Trish Meyer
Fabulous catch,Trish,the big hungry one is the Robber,and the other one is his lunch!!
Lance, thanks so much for your fabulous comments and fave!
– Trish Meyer
And there I was, thinking they were both enjoying themselves!
Having done a bit more research, I see I had the angles all wrong!
– Trish Meyer
got ot love Robber flies:) – Dennis
Dennis, thank you so much for dropping by and taking the time to comment on this shot! Love your portfolio!
– Trish Meyer
Update to “Robber Flies” with apologies for copy and paste …
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
– Trish Meyer
wonderful capture Trish, it would make a great entry in the made by nature wing insect challenge.
Thanks so much Val for your wonderful comments and fave!
I have entered it in that challenge, thanks :)
– Trish Meyer
Update to “Robber Flies” with apologies for copy and paste …
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
– Trish Meyer
lol Nice capture Trish.
Thanks so much Michael!
– Trish Meyer
Update to “Robber Flies” with apologies for copy and paste …
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
– Trish Meyer
wonderful, I’ve never seen one
Thanks so much for dropping by and commenting!
I have only seen one other …
– Trish Meyer
Update to “Robber Flies” with apologies for copy and paste …
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
– Trish Meyer
Thanks for accepting this image Ray!
– Trish Meyer
Update to “Robber Flies” with apologies for copy and paste …
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
– Trish Meyer
Good one Trish, well spotted, great shot.
Thanks Gabrielle! Lucky I did see it before stepping on it!
– Trish Meyer
Update to “Robber Flies” with apologies for copy and paste …
Having been stimulated to do a little research by Lance’s comment, I see that my original thoughts were incorrect, the mating positions of Robber Flies is quite different and this is in fact one Robber Fly with his meal! Thank you Lance!
– Trish Meyer