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Meal of an Asilidae
Pierre55
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Posted on 12-08-2007 14:20
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Looks like a Dioctria hyalipennis.
Anyone to confirm ?
And also is it possible to identify her prey ?

Many thanks in advance Smile
Pierre

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jorgemotalmeida
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it looks that asilid is a female!
 
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Thanks Jorge Smile
Can you confirm it is a Dioctria hyalipennis ?
And any idea of the prey ?
Anyway, thanks for your help Smile
Pierre OGER
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Nikita Vikhrev
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Sorry, I don't know Asislidae. (Edit.(add): of course Dioctria is correct)
Prey is Calliphoroidea, most probably Sarcophagidae.
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Edited by Nikita Vikhrev on 12-08-2007 16:50
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Pierre55
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Thanks again, Nikita, for your help Smile
Pierre OGER
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Pierre55
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Hello Smile

Nobody to confirm the species of Dioctria ?
I thought to hyalipennis but not sure...

Thanks in advance and have a nice WE
Pierre OGER
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Pierre55
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Really nobody ???
Pierre OGER
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