Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Asilidae/Stichopogoninae from Oman - 1

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 09-11-2023 18:25
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During my excursion to the South of Oman this September, I saw quite a number of Asilidae (I hope) and would be very happy if you could help me to sort them out (or even better - ort them in). The region is defined by the huge Omani dessert inland, the Indian Ocean and a small strip of land between those, which is regularly watered by a summerly monsun. Huge biodiversity, although we where a little late and missed a lot
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The Asilidae came in two sizes, a larger ones around 14-17mm, and smaller ones with 10mm or even less - but with wonderfül eyes.

This one from 20-SEP-2023 I saw at Taqah Beach, a village close to Salalah, it was probably 7-10mm..

Edited by Joerg Schneider on 11-11-2023 16:45

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 09-11-2023 18:25
#2

Lateral view...

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 09-11-2023 18:26
#3

Different view

Posted by Wojciech Szczepanski on 10-11-2023 01:27
#4

Stichopogoninae. Hard to say which genus.

Posted by Joerg Schneider on 11-11-2023 16:37
#5

Thank you, Wojciech, for your help. I hope I can collect some more hints such as for the other threads, and finally get at least the genus.