Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dysmachus fuscipennis?

Posted by DJHiker on 15-08-2016 22:57
#1
Using the key on the Geller website http://www.robber...start.html, I arrived at Dysmachus fuscipennis.
Would that be correct?
Location: vicinity of Bucium, Romania
Alt.: approx. 1000m
Date: 27-06-2016
Thanks and regards,
David
Edited by DJHiker on 15-08-2016 23:33

Posted by DJHiker on 15-08-2016 22:57
#2
Photo 2

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 16-08-2016 06:46
#3
Looks like it, a female. But beware because Geller keys only cover the species of Deutchland (as far as I know) and Robberfly Fauna for Rumania is rather different to that of Deutchland. Using keys out of range is pretty dangerous Wink
Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 16-08-2016 06:46

Posted by DJHiker on 16-08-2016 11:05
#4
Yes, of course you’re right about the risk of using a key not created specifically for the Romanian situation. In particular for asilidae Smile. But that is why I posted.
I will keep your warning in mind and set its status to likely but uncertain.
Thanks for your reply.
Regards,
David

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 16-08-2016 22:39
#5
But the key by Engel is palearctic..... and it will key out to D. fuscipennis because of the strong bristles under F1. The species also seems to be common in SE Europe. But the proportions of this fly seem a bit off so i would also add an cf

Posted by DJHiker on 17-08-2016 16:29
#6
Thanks for your additional remarks Reinoud.
Regards,
David