Thread subject: Diptera.info :: thomisid spider attacks an amazing Mythicomyiidae fly! From South Africa

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-12-2007 14:15
#1
Hi


This photo was taken by Hannes MItchell on 25th June 2007 in Gauteng (?) - South Africa.


The spider belongs to the Thomisidae family and could be a Thomisus / Misumena (it is a juvenile) grabbing a spectacular (and my first favourite family) Mythicomyiidae!

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Posted by nealevenhuis on 22-02-2008 06:42
#2
Very sad to see that our favorite Mythicomyiidae got captured [looks like a Cephalodromia longirostris (Hesse)]. I see that the spider is sucking juices from the cervical region, which is where asilids also jab their victims.

-Neal