Posted by Joerg Schneider on 09-11-2023 18:32
#1
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.
22-SEP-2023, parking space in aride landscape 600m above sea level, 8-10mm
Edited by Joerg Schneider on 11-11-2023 16:40
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 09-11-2023 18:34
#3
Similar to the individual before, but I also seem to see differences
Posted by JWV on 10-11-2023 12:15
#6
Hi both,
Could this (also) be Trichardis cf. leucocomus (van der Wulp, 1899)?
Best, Jonne
Posted by Joerg Schneider on 11-11-2023 16:42
#7
Thank you, Jonne - would you expect both flies (Green-eyed, blue-eyed) to be from the same species?