Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stichopogon cf. schineri

Posted by valter on 10-10-2016 16:37
#1
Location: Portugal
Date: October 2016
Info: collected the 2 specimens

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Edited by valter on 10-10-2016 19:07

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 10-10-2016 17:12
#2
At first glance S. CF schineri

PS maybe you can look out for Asilus barbarus and Templasilus bolivari? : ))))
Edited by Quaedfliegh on 10-10-2016 17:13

Posted by valter on 10-10-2016 19:09
#3
Asilus barbarus is easy to find... but the other???

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 10-10-2016 20:44
#4
It is a dark, greyishblack robberfly related to Asilus barbarus but a bit smaller. It has darkened (brownish) wings and is endemic to the Iberian peninsula it might be present now.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 12-10-2016 00:04
#5
LOL Valter has posted today the Templasilus bolivari!!!!! Pfft Asilus barbarus is very common in south of Portugal. I have seen dozens of them, It was a feast for the eyes! They are pretty amazing!