Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae from Hungary

Posted by eguzki on 13-05-2007 19:28
#1
This is a medium sized robberfly was found at a meadow in Central Hungary. The second, third and fourth picture depict that this fly eats on a hapless Hymenoptera.

Posted by eguzki on 13-05-2007 19:29
#2
second image

Posted by eguzki on 13-05-2007 19:30
#3
third image
Edited by eguzki on 13-05-2007 19:30

Posted by eguzki on 13-05-2007 19:31
#4
fourth image

Posted by amalia_raluca on 13-05-2007 21:10
#5
Could be Dioctria sp.?maybe D. rufipes (based on what I've seen on this forum)
The specialist will tell if I am right or not even closelyWink

Best wishes,
Amalia

Posted by Dysmachus on 19-05-2007 22:37
#6
I know two species having the colouration in that way: D. rufipes and D. sudetica - both have shorter hair on scutum. In addition there are some few clothely related species in Southern Europe. So I believe it will be better to use Dioctria soec. Yours

Posted by eguzki on 28-05-2007 20:49
#7
Hi Amalia and Dysmachus!

Thanks a lot for the help!