Jul 10
Gnat Ogre (Genus Holcocephala), taken June 30, 2026, in Georgia, US
A tiny robber fly perched atop the tip of a leaf, attempting to outmaneuver my camera lens as I try to get a good angle! There was a small group of these gnat ogre robber flies zipping around some wildflowers, likely on the lookout for plant bugs with their guards down. Despite their small size, I've seen these guys catch some pretty hefty insects, some even larger than themselves. If you're fast and skilled, it doesn't really matter how little you are as long as your venom can take your target down!
