If You're Seeing a Robber Fly...

Posted by Eric Fry (Houston, TX, United States) on 13 September 2008 in Animal & Insect.

Then my internet is out from the hurricane!

Family Asilidae - Genus and species unknown

Thanks to Barry for identifying this guy for me.

Thanks for visiting, and I hope you all have a great day,
Eric

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Comments (12)

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Awe mate, I've been following Ike on the news. I've got everything crossed for you! What an unusual fella you've caught here Eric! Brilliant detail and stunning colors.
See you back here soon :-)

13 Sep 2008 6:13am

@Linerberry: Hey Liners! Power has blinked off a couple of times, and I'm still able to connect on my wireless card, but the worst will be here in about an hour. Nothing bad at my house yet, just a lot of small branches down. I just hope I don't have any major damage to the house. We'll probably be without electric for a week or so, but as long as the cell phone service is working, I should be able to connect from my laptop. I'll definitely have some photos of a lot of damage.

On another related note, the restaurant Brennan's, a forty year Houston landmark, has been destroyed by fire, and three people have been hospitalized in critical condition with burns. There have been a few reports of looting come over the scanner.

MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

I do not like creepy crawlies, but i have to admit they do make terrific subjects for macro.This one is no exception. Lovely colour and pin sharp.

13 Sep 2008 7:02am

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Such great detail! Love the colors, but it creeps me out!

13 Sep 2008 7:17am

Masoud Nahali from Tehran, Iran

too sharp.

13 Sep 2008 7:52am

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

Thanks for the update Eric...good to know you are ok. Keep us posted my friend.

13 Sep 2008 8:36am

Veronelle from Lens, France

beautifull macro

13 Sep 2008 10:31am

Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand

Keep us posted Eric, hold on tight as long as there is no damage to you and yours. Nice robber fly your macros are always stunning.

13 Sep 2008 12:31pm

Earnest from Oklahoma, United States

Yeah, lots of electricity out down there and I'm actually watching channel 13 on the internet. Hope you are reading this very soon.

13 Sep 2008 2:19pm

Loretta from San Mateo, United States

great picture

13 Sep 2008 3:00pm

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Excellent macro Eric. Can't say that I have ever seen a robber fly before. You must have posted your answer to Linerberry late last night and can't help but wonder how you are doing now. Hope you are still safe and in one piece. Such a devastating storm.

13 Sep 2008 5:20pm

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

just marvelous -- have never seen one of these guys before -- so captivating! and excellent shot to be sure! how is everything with Ike? i am hoping the house and family are well and safe!! waiting to hear back from you!! best wishes!

15 Sep 2008 4:07pm

zecarlos from Lisboa, Portugal

Excellent macro. I love it.

26 Dec 2008 11:30pm

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