Thread subject:
Diptera.info :: Dolopus rubrithorax (was Asilinae from Australia)
Posted by
Susan R Walter
on 26-12-2012 17:28
#1
Does anyone have any thoughts on the identity of this pair of beardy beauties? Photographed in late November 2012 in Bowning Cemetery (near Canberra), each fly c25mm long. I think they are Asilinae, but have no clue further than that.
Edited by
Susan R Walter
on 30-12-2012 21:56
Posted by
Susan R Walter
on 26-12-2012 17:30
#2
Another view
Edited by
Susan R Walter
on 26-12-2012 17:30
Posted by
Eric Fisher
on 27-12-2012 03:09
#3
Susan,
These 'beardy beauties' are
Dolopus
rubrithorax
; male with massive genitalia. Great photo!
Regards, Eric
Posted by
Susan R Walter
on 30-12-2012 21:54
#4
Eric -- thank you! It is great to know their name. I'm glad you like the photo -- I'll submit it to the gallery.