The synthesis and sensing characteristics of a new class of colorimetric and fluorometric dual-modal probe for mercury ion are outlined.Judicious placement of two dithia-dioxa-aza macrocycles on the BODIPY chromophore generates this interesting molecule. A highly Hg
2+-selective fluorescence enhancing property (>7-fold) in conjunction with a visible colorimetric change from purple to red-pink can be observed,leading to potential fabrication of both "naked-eye" and ratiometric fluorescent detection of Hg
2+.