Downland Robberfly (Machimus rusticus) - female. This is a fairly scarce species, restricted to chalky grassland habitat.
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2893 x 4339 px | 24.5 x 36.7 cm | 9.6 x 14.5 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
31 July 2015More information:
Magnificent looking creatures and vicious hunters to boot. They spend a lot of time waiting like this before pouncing on insects passing by, including grasshoppers! This is a fairly scarce species, restricted to chalky grassland in the South of England, like here or the limestone habitats of the South West. https://data.nbn.org.uk/Taxa/NBNSYS0000007902