Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhagionidae ID

Posted by Justafly on 29-06-2021 09:45
#1
Alessandria, Italy, 2021-06-22

It should be an Asilid. Can you help me in the identification?

Many thanks.SmileSmile
Edited by Justafly on 30-06-2021 10:10

Posted by Sundew on 29-06-2021 12:30
#2
It is a female Rhagio (Rhagionidae). Change the title to attract experts!
Regards, Sundew

Posted by Justafly on 30-06-2021 10:11
#3
Done! Thank you.

Posted by Xespok on 30-06-2021 11:40
#4
In italy the Rhagio idenfication is problematic.

The long dark pterostigma suggests Rhagio conspicuus, but I would not like to commit to this ID. The general jizz is like Rhagio imnaculatus, but that has a different multicolored pterostigma.

Maybe Theo Zeegers will be able to identify this fly.

Posted by Zeegers on 01-07-2021 15:51
#5
I couldn't agree more. First impression is Rh. immaculatus, but this species has a total different pterostigma. Rh conspicuus is very variable on the Balkan and possibly Italy, might be a complex.

So start collecting please so we can do an DNA analysis !
If you catch one, send me a PM.

Thanks

Theo