Insects and Spiders

Female Giant Robber Fly

There is a reason they call them giant and the female is larger than the male. She stayed in place so I was able to get close and eye level. You can see the stiff mouth part that she uses to pierce prey and consume their juices. Robber Flies are ferocious predators.
Female Giant Robber Fly ( Promachus hinei)

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