Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Aslilidae previosly named Dolichopodidae?

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 13:53
#1
About 4-5mm long. Pictured in Tanzania.
Can anybody confirm and provide genus and species?
Edited by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 14:12

Posted by Xespok on 23-03-2009 13:57
#2
This is Aslilidae, Stenopogon sp or close.

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 13:59
#3
Alt view
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Edited by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 14:20

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 14:13
#4
Thanks Xespok.
Anybody to id species?Wink

Posted by Eric Fisher on 23-03-2009 16:37
#5
Actually is Stichopogon sp.; sorry, can't provide a species name.

Regards,

Eric

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 17:33
#6
So family Asililidae and genus Stichopogon?
Thanks Eric

Posted by Xespok on 23-03-2009 17:36
#7
Oh, sorry, I meant Stichopogon Sad And Asilidae naturally. Stichopogons are fairly unique group among asilids, but many species look exaclty like the one shown on your photos.
Edited by Xespok on 23-03-2009 17:40

Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 17:48
#8
Ok, Thanks Xespok for clarifying. Smile

I am also attaching an image of the genitalia (I thinkWink), if it provides any more info.