Robber Fly, Holcocephala sp. - Holcocephala calva

Moved

Moved from Holcocephala.

… Herschel Raney, 28 July, 2008 - 2:18pm

Moved

Moved from Holcocephala calva.

… Herschel Raney, 28 July, 2008 - 2:10pm

Moved

Moved from Holcocephala.

… Herschel Raney, 28 July, 2008 - 2:09pm

H. calva

With the dark legs and what pattern is visible on the abdomen, I believe this is Holcocephala calva.

… norman and cheryl lavers, 5 October, 2006 - 10:10am

Nice job

Nice photo Jay. Excellent detail. I just shot this same insect with a Sony Digital, but I must say that I can't wait to purchase a Canon! :)

… sashajade, 24 November, 2005 - 10:39am

Holco

This is a robber. Holcocephala and probably abdominalis. There are only three species in the US and mostly they are eastern. We like to call it the bug-eyed robber or the little hammerhead. Lovely, tiny things that do like to perch on stems or grass tips. And they tend to stick to their perch. When you find one, there are usually many in the general area. They are mostly gnat killers.

… Herschel Raney, 24 July, 2005 - 9:48pm

Thank you!

… Jay Barnes, 24 July, 2005 - 10:55pm