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Small leafrobber The shape of this robber fly looks more like a wasp. I think it is shaped nicely.<br /> <br /> I am always impressed by the ability of robber flies to catch insects in flight. For me this means their insect senses are less crude then I expected. Although I am sure nature has found some very simple logic which yields good results like &#039;fly towards the buzzing sound&#039;.<br /> <br /> Dutch name: Kleine Bladrover (Dioctria hyalipennis)<br /> no wiki Dioctria hyalipennis,Geotagged,Kleine Bladrover,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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The shape of this robber fly looks more like a wasp. I think it is shaped nicely.

I am always impressed by the ability of robber flies to catch insects in flight. For me this means their insect senses are less crude then I expected. Although I am sure nature has found some very simple logic which yields good results like 'fly towards the buzzing sound'.

Dutch name: Kleine Bladrover (Dioctria hyalipennis)
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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Superb full body view, excellent depth of field. Promoted.

    Did you use a tripod?     Posted 13 years ago
    1. View Joost Thissen's profile
      Joost Thissen
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      No. For macro I don't use a tripod (yet). Normally for macro I increase the iso to 400 to enable a bit smaller aperture (higher value) but I see I haven't done that this time.

      This fly was sitting on a hedge next to a walking path. People passing by where looking strange at me because I was focusing my camera in the hedge ;)       Posted 13 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        Haha, yes I get that a lot too. Especially when I use a tripod in the bushes. Posted 13 years ago
  3. View Frankhuizen Photography's profile
    Frankhuizen Photography
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    Nice composition! At Genneper Parken? Posted 13 years ago
    1. View Joost Thissen's profile
      Joost Thissen
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      Yes, at the farm there. Posted 13 years ago
  5. View Ludo Sak's profile
    Ludo Sak
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    Well spotted Joost, that must have been a sight. Well deserved promotion too! Posted 13 years ago

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By Joost Thissen

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Uploaded Jun 9, 2012. Captured May 19, 2012 10:49 in Genneperweg 142, 5644 Gestel, The Netherlands.
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  • SLT-A55V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO100
  • 90mm