A Proctacanthella Robber Fly; a common insect species found in Colorado; rests on a bed of gravel.
A Proctacanthella Robber Fly; a common insect species found in Colorado; rests on a bed of gravel. The fly's long legs and distinctive facial structure are visible; along with its dark; patterned wings. The gravel beneath the fly is a mixture of small stones and sand. The photograph was taken on a sunny day; highlighting the details of the insect and its surroundings.
Size: 5408px × 3600px
Location: Colorado
Photo credit: © Rachel Kolokoff Hopper / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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