A large predatory Robber Fly with diagnostic iridescent compound eyes. These large Grasshopper Robber Flies sit out in the open mimicking their prey

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A large predatory Robber Fly with diagnostic iridescent compound eyes. These large Grasshopper Robber Flies sit out in the open mimicking short-horn grasshoppers, their main prey

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Size: 6000px × 4326px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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