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Bee-Killer

Mallophora cf. fautrix

Description:

Large furry robberfly that closely resembles local Eulaema sp. bumblebees. It feeds mainly on bees, like the honeybee that this one is feeding on.

Habitat:

Mountainous seasonally dry forest mixed with patches of pasture.

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15 Comments

SG in CR
SG in CR 9 years ago

OK Sergio, it's been added to the mission.

Sergio Monteiro
Sergio Monteiro 9 years ago

Sigg, that tiny red mite mekes this spotting eligible for the Arthropods parasitised by other arthropods mission. (http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1338...). Could you please add it?

SG in CR
SG in CR 9 years ago

I should point out as well that, if you look closely, you can see a small red mite that is on the front leg of the robberfly.

Jolly Ibañez
Jolly Ibañez 9 years ago

Thanks Sigg.

SG in CR
SG in CR 9 years ago

Thanks subhojits.
Jolly Ibanez, I used a Sony α55 with an old Minolta 100mm macro lens.

Jolly Ibañez
Jolly Ibañez 9 years ago

Impressive shot Sigg. What camera did you use on this shot?

SG in CR
SG in CR 9 years ago

Thanks Daniele!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago

Spectacular shot Sigg!

SG in CR
SG in CR 9 years ago

Thanks for the nomination Fyn Kynd!

Fyn Kynd
Fyn Kynd 9 years ago

Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!

SG in CR
SG in CR 9 years ago

Maria, catgrin, I'm glad you like the spotting. Thanks for commenting.
a higher resolution image can be seen here https://www.flickr.com/photos/66454855@N...

catgrin
catgrin 9 years ago

Just WOW!

Maria dB
Maria dB 9 years ago

Amazing capture - excellent macro shots!

SG in CR
SG in CR 9 years ago

Thanks katieherbert55!

katieherbert55
katieherbert55 9 years ago

Great shots!

SG in CR
Spotted by
SG in CR

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Spotted on Oct 23, 2014
Submitted on Oct 31, 2014

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