Thread subject: Diptera.info :: ID Request for Asilidae ?

Posted by Sue_londkl on 27-02-2021 05:46
#1
Hi, can I get an identification for this robber fly please? Thank you!


It was sampled in Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. Measuring around ~ 1 cm.

Thank you!
Edited by Sue_londkl on 27-02-2021 05:53

Posted by Juergen Peters on 27-02-2021 18:51
#2
Hello,

there is a special subforum for Asilidae, where the specialists for that family are very active. But I (layish) don't think this is Asilidae. More likely Empidoidea.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 04-03-2021 08:54
#3
That is Asilidae, alright.

Posted by Chris Cohen on 05-03-2021 14:24
#4
Subfamily Asilinae or Ommatiinae. A closer view of the antennae will help separate these options.

Posted by Sue_londkl on 10-03-2021 11:46
#5
Paul Beuk wrote:
That is Asilidae, alright.


Thank you so much!

Posted by Sue_londkl on 10-03-2021 11:47
#6
Juergen Peters wrote:
Hello,

there is a special subforum for Asilidae, where the specialists for that family are very active. But I (layish) don't think this is Asilidae. More likely Empidoidea.


Thank you for your input! I will check out the subforum Grin

Posted by Sue_londkl on 10-03-2021 14:05
#7
Chris Cohen wrote:
Subfamily Asilinae or Ommatiinae. A closer view of the antennae will help separate these options.


Thank you so much, I learnt something new! Grin