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Slender-footed Robberfly (Leptarthrus brevirostris) I have featured this particular Robber fly (Assassin fly) before, but sometimes one can improve on the material one had previously to get a better or alternative look at the species in question.<br /> <br /> On this occasion, we get to witness this Robber fly a little closer and in action with prey, seen here: <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="282" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/CkpcnkyWyx0?hd=1&autoplay=0&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></section> Geotagged,Leptarthrus brevirostris,Slender-footed Robberfly,Summer,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Slender-footed Robberfly (Leptarthrus brevirostris)

I have featured this particular Robber fly (Assassin fly) before, but sometimes one can improve on the material one had previously to get a better or alternative look at the species in question.

On this occasion, we get to witness this Robber fly a little closer and in action with prey, seen here:

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Wonderful, Philips. No need to be conservative in documenting a species multiple times, it is most welcome! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Philip Booker's profile
      Philip Booker
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      Fair enough! Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Nice shot Philip Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Philip Booker's profile
      Philip Booker
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      Cheers.

      Robberflies appear less sensitive to human movement than many, so one can usually inch a little closer if careful?       Posted 4 years ago

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The Slender-footed Robberfly

''Leptarthrus brevirostris '' is a Palearctic species of robber fly in the family Asilidae.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Jul 30, 2021. Captured Jun 23, 2021 15:59 in 45 Upper Bevendean Ave, Brighton BN2 4FG, UK.
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  • DSC-RX10M4
  • f/4.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO100
  • 218.32mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.