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 Nuptial gift in Asilidae?
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| javig |
Posted on 03-09-2010 13:06
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 Member Location: Spain Posts: 222 Joined: 21.04.07 |
Recently I have seen several couples of Asilidae and the female had a prey. Is it a nuptial gift as Empididae do? The photo are taken in Sierra Nevada, southern Spain, in August, at 2400 masl If possible, I appreciate the IDs  Thanks |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 03-09-2010 14:50
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 Member Location: Viseu - PORTUGAL Posts: 9296 Joined: 05.06.06 |
Yes. And the "nuptial gift " is a Lispe sp. (Muscidae)  |
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| javig |
Posted on 03-09-2010 16:18
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Member Location: Spain Posts: 222 Joined: 21.04.07 |
Thanks, Jorge! Lispe sp! A good gift! |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 03-09-2010 18:27
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Member Location: Viseu - PORTUGAL Posts: 9296 Joined: 05.06.06 |
lol at your avatar Same genus with similar flowers and both with bubbles! 
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 03-09-2010 18:34 |
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| Dysmachus |
Posted on 12-09-2010 11:07
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 Member Location: Germany Posts: 321 Joined: 15.03.06 |
It seems to be Machiremisca decipiens, but we have to check the genitalia. Please add a detailed image. |
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