Robber fly

I am not very good with identifying robber fly's, maybe someone can help me with this one?
Made with a reversed 28mm lens on F16.

Please click the load original button i don't know why but it does a lot with the color (like it is supposed to be).

comments (8)

Vodkaman

Lion

It is a terrific image, but not much to go on. Try this one:
http://www.treknature.com/gallery/photo166438.htm

Dave Posted 9 years ago
1. Vodkaman
  
  Lion
  
  Tolmerus atricapillus
  http://www.robberflies.info/keyger/htmle/ver007.html
  
  Dave Posted 9 years ago

JHoppenbrouwers

Grizzly Bear

Thanks! That is the one. I also compared it with a picture i have of this one taken from the side. Posted 9 years ago
1. Vodkaman
  
  Lion
  
  You definitely should have posted the side view, all we had to go on was a knee cap! You should still post the side, and link them together.
  
  Dave Posted 9 years ago

Vodkaman

Lion

I can see that for you, it is all about the photography. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, and you are extremely good at it too. I myself am kind of half and half. It started out as a photographic project, but the bugs took over. This happens when you have 600 images in your dragonfly folder, and you have to start splitting them into sub folders. Before long, finding the right species name started to matter to me.

Now, I still get the photography image, be it a macro or an unusual angle, but I also make sure if possible to collect as many views that may be useful to help with finding an ID. I also post two or three views, so that others can check my ID and correct me, as often happens. BUT, I still put up my best artistic image.

I am really enjoying your images, and will steal some of your ideas too :)

Dave Posted 9 years ago
1. JHoppenbrouwers
  
  Grizzly Bear
  
  Finding the species name is also becoming a big thing for me. I have a lot of determination books but internet is most of the times a better place to look.
  For me still number one is the image next comes determination.
  How do you put multiple images in one upload? I see it a lot here but cant figure out how it works? Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Vodkaman
    
    Lion
    
    JH - Each image is a separate post. In the text, you paste the web address of the next image. This comes up as an image once the post is saved.
    
    The internet is a great place to do research. BUT, if one person gets an ID wrong and sounds convincing, then a few more ID their bugs based in his misinformation, then before you know it, a species has been virtually redefined. This is why it is important for sites like this one, capable of putting out the best possible photographic information, combined with the dedication of Ferdy and WildFlower to keep us on track, to put out the best information possible.
    
    Personally, I believe professional entomologists have to take a lot of the blame. Entomology is no longer, nor should it be, a secret society, it is no longer a members only club. BUT, if you don't provide images and drawings, and information that we can follow, then we are going to spill beer on your beautiful baize.
    
    Dave Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. JHoppenbrouwers
      
      Grizzly Bear
      
      Thanks i will try it.
      
      With internet i don't mean google. But some sites are really good with determination. I also want to be sure the picture and the name are accurate.
      But it is true, even museum bugs collections these days are not accurate on determination. It was even in the news a few months ago in Holland.
      
      Jeroen.
      Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago

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By JHoppenbrouwers

Uploaded Apr 26, 2016. Captured Sep 11, 2013 15:50 in Gastelsedijk Zuid 10-12, 4751 VG Oud Gastel, Netherlands.

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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.