Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black Asilid from Turkey: Dasypogon?

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 17-08-2008 16:14
#1
I saw these jet-black Robberfly in the Taurus mountains, 29 May. All black execpt bright yellow halteres. This one still carried its pupal skin - which hampered its flight, happily for me because approach was very difficult. The tend to fly into deep vegetation. Medium sized by Mediterrenean standards at least...
Edited by Cor Zonneveld on 18-08-2008 20:14

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 17-08-2008 16:15
#2
Rather open mountainous country, with isolated pine trees.

The question, as always, is: is it IDable? Genus level would be fine!
Edited by Cor Zonneveld on 17-08-2008 16:17

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 18-08-2008 20:04
#3
Some additional photo's, with details on wing venation. I would already be happy with subfamily!

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 18-08-2008 20:09
#4
one more; Dasypogon spec.?
Edited by Cor Zonneveld on 18-08-2008 20:13

Posted by Eric Fisher on 18-08-2008 23:06
#5
Yes - Dasypogon sp.

Regards, Eric