Bee-Killer (Mallophora cf. fautrix)

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Photo by SG in CR

Published on Project Noah

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10.1989, -85.6053

Field Notes

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.

Reference Links:

Species Mallophora fautrix - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (15)

SG in CR

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

Sergio Monteiro

Sigg, that tiny red mite mekes this spotting eligible for the Arthropods parasitised by other arthropods mission. (http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/133816004). Could you please add it?

SG in CR

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

Thanks Sigg.

SG in CR

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

Jolly Ibañez

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

SG in CR

Thanks Daniele!

DanielePralong

Spectacular shot Sigg!

SG in CR

Thanks for the nomination Fyn Kynd!

Fyn Kynd

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

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@N06/15488569579/in/photostream/lightbox/

catgrin

Just WOW!

Maria dB

Amazing capture - excellent macro shots!

SG in CR

Thanks katieherbert55!

katieherbert55

Great shots!