Thread subject: Diptera.info :: asilidae fly??

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 31-08-2006 13:38
#1
This photo was taken in Grovelly Wood, Wiltshire UK. on 27th August 2006. This photo is NOT mine.


Asilidae fly?


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Posted by Paul Beuk on 31-08-2006 14:05
#2
Nope, Hybos culiciformis (Hybotidae).

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 31-08-2006 14:18
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Paul Beuk wrote:
Nope, Hybos culiciformis (Hybotidae).



Wow. How do you so sure about the species? Can you tell which features besides so tall thorax and a pronounced recurved abdomen drive you to get specie level?

And for now: are they all predatory? ...

Posted by kitenet on 31-08-2006 14:18
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The prey appears to be a spider, are hybotids regular predators of spiders?

Martin

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 31-08-2006 14:20
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haematocephalus wrote:
The prey appears to be a spider, are hybotids regular predators of spiders?

Martin



Here in diptera.info sometimes happens strange things!!!! like: ask the same questions at the same time!!!!! Frown Smile))