Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unusual Fly from Mescalero Sands, New Mexico
Posted by
Stephen on 17-05-2006 00:29
#1
In the beautiful sand hills of New Mexico, where Prairie Chickens were dancing their mating dance, came this interesting fly. Can someone offer me some ID guidance?
#2
Family Therevidae, but I think it will take someone from your side of the Atlantic to put a name on it.
#3
The web isn't the best guide but take a look at Ozodiceromyia nanella
Different femora but the genus looks right or at least close.
Robert
#4
I'd put my money on Asilidae, there is an inderntation in between the eyes, typical for Asilids and not present in Therevids.
John
Posted by
Maddin on 17-05-2006 20:58
#5
This is clearly an asilid fly. Eric Fisher ID it to the genus Laphystia. It is a male.
Martin