Kite-Tailed Robberfly - Machimus atricapillus

            One of 6 species to be found in the UK and sometimes known as the Assassin fly. They can be found in scrubby grasslands and woodland edges. These flies are aerial or ambush hunters with excellent eyesight and will stab their prey and inject a protein dissolving saliva in which to kill and help digest their prey.
   

Taken on: September 15, 2024

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Camera: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-3 II, f/9.0, 1/160 sec, 90mm (=135mm), ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-3 II
Aperture:	f/9.0
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	90mm (35mm equivalent: 135mm)
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	-0.7 EV
Flash:	On, Fired
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
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