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Diptera.info :: Machimus? => Machimus sp.
Posted by
Dennis
on 16-01-2013 20:44
#1
Hallo
Thats a 1cm long Machimus from a bavarian pond in Summer.
Is it possible to say more about it? I only have this photo.
Dennis
Edited by
Dennis
on 17-01-2013 19:57
Posted by
Quaedfliegh
on 17-01-2013 02:24
#2
Regarding the ovipositor i would agree with Machimus. Cant see enough for positive id species. You write that the creature is only 1 cm. But is seems larger compared with its prey the damsel. It looks rather big even.
Edited by
Quaedfliegh
on 17-01-2013 12:21
Posted by
Dennis
on 17-01-2013 19:57
#3
Thank you Reinoud!
Youre right with the length. The damsel is Ischnura elegans, with a length of 3cm. So, the Asilidae could be 2-2,5cm long.
Dennis