Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Another robber fly

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 27-06-2006 00:24
#1
June 25, 2006, early morning, edge of pine wood, by sweeping.
First what I believe to be a female, typical vertical posture on a toothpick. Size 13mm.

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 27-06-2006 00:25
#2
Head and thorax, lateral view.

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 27-06-2006 00:26
#3
Now what I believe to be a male of same species. Size 10mm.
Head and thorax, lateral view.

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 27-06-2006 00:28
#4
Finally, male's genitalia (different views).

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-06-2006 07:16
#5
According to the Dutch key this is Leptogaster cylindrica, but maybe there are similar species in your area.

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 27-06-2006 07:29
#6
Thank you Paul, somehow I was so sure it's of a different genus than Leptogaster