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Philippe moniotte
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 A smallish Asilid (8-10 mm approx) observed in Bois de Lauzelle, Louvain la neuve Belgium
May 5th 2008. I think the prey is an aphid.

Any idea ?
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 i think the prey is a hybotid (Diptera)

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 Hi Philippe,

the asilid is a male Lasiopogon cinctus.

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 Thanks, Danny and Cosmin, for your clarification!
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