Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Machimus nevadensis female

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 13-04-2012 18:50
#1
Big Asilidae (around 2,7 cm) eating a hoverfly. Mediterranean coastal area, Granada, S Spain. April 6, 2012.

Thanks !!
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 17:20

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 14-04-2012 12:21
#2
This might well be Machimus cf nevadensis female

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 12:27
#3
Thanks ReinSmileud
I have another shot. is it possible to know (for sure) with some detail in particular?
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 12:31

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 14-04-2012 12:33
#4
I have no experience with Spanish Asilidae. I used key by Engel and everything seemed to fit description. But a good shot of the front femora could help more (underside in particular). Even more would help if it was a male!Wink

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 12:40
#5
Well, this is a detail of the other shot.
Thanks again
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 18-04-2012 16:11

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 14-04-2012 13:28
#6
This one is adifferent angle but interesting....At the top of femur 1 there is black bristle (also visible at first picture)...legs are black...I am pretty sure this is M. nevadensis.

Posted by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 13:34
#7
Best regards ReinWinkud !