Bee Killer - - Mallophora bomboides Juno Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA July 12, 2009 Size: 4 cm (1-1/2 inches)
Saw this insect one day when it seemed to be feeding on a bee. . .I didn't photograph it at that time. Several days later, there was a tremendous thunderstorm building and the insect was "holding on" to the drain strip around my pool. . .the wind was fierce. . .I photographed it, then went inside out of the rain. . .later I saw that the insect had remained there and looked "drowned" by the downpour. I put it onto a piece of paper (to blot off the water) and set it in a safer place but it died. Final image is after it had died. . .legs are folded up. Legs were thick and hairy. . .
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Ann Kallal on 13 July, 2009 - 4:19pm Last updated 15 July, 2009 - 4:48pm |