Machimus atricapillus (Fallén, 1814)
Kite-tailed Robberfly

Machimus atricapillus(Fallén, 1814) - Kite-tailed Robberfly, Female - dorsal view - enlarged - silver background

Image 0001: Female - dorsal view - enlarged - silver background

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Magnification  macro-photographmacro-photograph
Specimen prep Fresh specimen
Lighting/focus Styrofoam cup diffuser
Background silver background
Image post-processing Stacked image (17 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS600D dSLR and MP-E 65mm x1 to x5 macro lens
Magnification factor x1
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P111932
Found as Female imago
Date 17 Jul 2014
OS grid ref SY99
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 2° 0' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Voucher 17 Jul 2014[A]
Record summary Female,. on fence rail
Return to Record page Machimus atricapillus on 17 Jul 2014 at SY99 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Machimus atricapillus
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