Kutub witnessed this robber fly attack an unsuspecting fly in mid-air. After a few minutes, he managed to relocate the pair. ‘It was fascinating to watch the robber fly eat,’ says Kutub. The meal took half an hour, long enough for Kutub to take several pictures with different points of focus. Combined, they reveal the moment in intricate detail.
Gripping its prey – a common bluebottle – between its strong bristly legs, this golden-tabbed robberfly will inject venom into the unfortunate victim to paralyse it and digest its insides, before it sucks up the liquid like a spider. The robber fly’s stiff moustache protects its eyes from struggling prey.
Bangladesh/UK
Born and raised in rural Bangladesh, Kutub moved to the UK at the age of 25. After receiving his first camera as a gift he started taking pictures of animals and landscapes. He has since developed his interest, studying different photography techniques through online courses and books.
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