Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae: Laphria

Posted by Bruce Marlin on 27-05-2005 22:34
#1
I photographed this robber fly today near Chicago IL USA. I'm pretty sure I'm looking at Laphria virginica (female), or perhaps Laphria thoracica. Help!
Thanks,
~Bruce
www.diptera.info/forim/2-0337-1.jpg

Posted by Bruce Marlin on 28-05-2005 16:48
#2
I have since learned this is Laphria flavicollis, due primarily to the yellow hairs on the scutellum. This according to Giff Beaton and Mike Thomas.
Edited by Bruce Marlin on 28-05-2005 16:49

Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-05-2005 16:52
#3
Grin Nothing better than a forum that runs itself! If only everyone answered his/her own questions... Although, better not. Otherwise we could close the forum and we would not see all those magnificent pictures! Wink

Posted by cthirion on 28-05-2005 23:20
#4
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Posted by Bruce Marlin on 29-05-2005 21:31
#5
<perk!> Did I hear someone say "magnificent pictures"?!
Smile

Posted by Paul Beuk on 29-05-2005 21:50
#6
Nah, you can't have, can you? Grin