Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small asilid

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 07-05-2008 11:37
#1

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 ?
Thanks for your help
Philippe

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 07-05-2008 11:38
#2

Another view of same

Posted by cosmln on 07-05-2008 12:28
#3

i think the prey is a hybotid (Diptera)

cosmln

Posted by Danny Wolff on 07-05-2008 23:00
#4

Hi Philippe,

the asilid is a male Lasiopogon cinctus.

Greetings, Danny Wolff

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 08-05-2008 07:31
#5

Thanks, Danny and Cosmin, for your clarification!
Philippe