Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae, Dysmachus trigonus, perhaps?

Posted by chrisinburgundy on 14-07-2011 17:40
#1
Is this Dysmachus trigonus from the Asilidae family, please?

(This post was erroneously placed in the Diptera (adults) thread).

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 14-07-2011 18:12
#2
I will give it a try Cool Tolmerus cf atripes female

Posted by chrisinburgundy on 15-07-2011 13:52
#3
Thank you very much, Reinoud. Smile

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 15-07-2011 22:01
#4
Explanation: Looking at the shape of the ovipositor and the lack of bristles on the back before the transverse suture make this an animal of the Machimus/Tolmerus group. I used the key by Engel but i cant see enough on this picture to be sure. Important is the fact that this creature seems to have entirely black legs.

Posted by chrisinburgundy on 16-07-2011 17:31
#5
Thank you so much for your clear explanation, Reinoud. I think that I can safely label the insect 'probably Tolmerus cf atripes'. I appreciate your help.