Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae - Poecilognathus unimaculatus (spectacular beefly)

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 16-08-2007 11:23
#1
Hi


A friend of mine: Anthony Gould took this photo on 15th August 2007 in Arizona. This is, I think, a Poecilognathus sp. It was feeding on desert marigold. Perhaps P. unimaculatus (but we must see dorsal view to be sure).

This photo was granted by him. I think this is the best photo available on the net with this detail.


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Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 16-02-2010 21:31

Posted by crex on 16-08-2007 11:42
#2
Lovely BIG photo Wink

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 16-02-2010 21:30
#3
This beautiful bombyliid is confirmed as a female of Poecilognathus unimaculatus.
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 16-02-2010 21:32

Posted by Mark-uk on 16-02-2010 23:19
#4
WOW
I now have a new desktop background on my computer - I am sure I am not the only one, I hope your friend Anthony does not mind?

Posted by paqui on 17-02-2010 18:09
#5
hello, here it is another lovely one, from Argentina, unfortunately the Evenhuys' book (revision of Usiinae and Phthiriinae) hasnīt got species keys
http://www.insect...60309.html They are very nice Grin
Edited by paqui on 17-02-2010 18:13