Thread subject: Diptera.info :: French Guyana 2

Posted by christoophe on 29-12-2010 18:16
#1
Second picture of the French forum.
Absolutely no idea, even of a subfamily.
Thank you again.

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos27/big/predation_saint_.jpg
Alexandre Vinot : Guyane française : Sinnamary Saint-Elie : 97315 : 15/03/2007
Altitude : 20m - Taille : 3.5cm
Réf. : 27308

Posted by ChrisR on 29-12-2010 21:32
#2
Possibly Mallophora tibialis - an inspired guess based on a few identifications that Eric gave me for my French Guianan asilids Smile

Posted by Eric Fisher on 31-12-2010 18:40
#3
Yes, Mallophora tibialis; one of the great robber flies that mimic orchid bees (Eulaema) in the Neotropics. Please add to the gallery if possible.