Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Malaysian Robbers

Posted by DJHiker on 07-05-2019 22:18
#1
Below three Asilidae from Malaysia, Feb. 2019:
1. Taman Negara NP
observation.org/fotonew/0/20592620.jpg
observation.org/fotonew/9/20592619.jpg

2. Taman Negara NP, maybe a bee-mimic robber, Laphria sp. ?
observation.org/fotonew/2/20592642.jpg

3. Cameron Highlands, approx.. 1500m
observation.org/fotonew/7/20592657.jpg

Do these photos allow more specific ID’s?
Thanks in advance
David

Posted by Eric Fisher on 08-05-2019 20:51
#2
1) Asilinae (Apocleinae Lehr): Anacinaces sp., female. (WOW! First female, fact that they have ovipositor spines unreported!)
2) Laphriinae: Choerades sp., female. (A beauty!)
3) Asilinae: prob. "Heligmoneura" sp. (African genus with many Oriental spp. incorrectly included).
Sorry, no specific names... Cheers, Eric

Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-05-2019 07:37
#3
One species per thread, please (read Code of Conduct).

Posted by DJHiker on 09-05-2019 12:10
#4
Thanks Eric, with apologies to Paul for bundling my obs.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-05-2019 13:50
#5
TumbsUp

Posted by Eric Fisher on 10-05-2019 14:54
#6
You are welcome DJ; thanks for the nice shots of these interesting asilids!

Please add fig. 1 (both parts) of Anacinaces to the gallery; thanks.

Posted by DJHiker on 10-05-2019 18:41
#7
OK, they have been submitted.
Regards,
David