Jumbo Robber Flies

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:06 pm

A couple more pictures of the Jumbo RobberFlies. These are about 1.25" long and very loud when they are flying. As you can see, they have an extra large hump for the powerful wing muscles on these big brutes

You might be able to get a size comparison from the clover leaves in the first picture. Same species as this post. Both are full frame. http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/v ... php?t=3440

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:57 pm

Two really excellent images. Pic2 in particular shows some great detail on the head.

This is some intimidating species

Any idea how much longer you've got to wait to get your camera back Doug?

Bruce

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:25 pm

Well, they said "Ten Business Days" and that is about up. I will contact them tomorrow

I am just missing all the fall colors on the trees

Thank you for the comments Bruce.

JoanYoung · Post by **JoanYoung** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 3:16 pm

Great shots Doug. What an ugly looking critter this is. I think if it was any bigger and I saw one, I would run a mile. LOL!! These are what they make horror movies out of.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:38 pm

Thank you Joan. If they were any bigger, I think we would have to start worrying. They are a very Ferocious predator

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Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:44 pm

Nice shots for a guy with a broke camera sitting at the factory somewhere. Probably under a couple of pizza boxes. Where ya been hiding these?

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:39 am

Thanks Ken, I am still working on the photos I took during the summer. These were taken the beginning of August.