Thread subject: Diptera.info :: French One

Posted by Vinz on 05-08-2008 13:49
#1

I saw this specimen in the French Alps in July.
Its size was about 12 mm.

What can you tell me about it ?

photorando84.free.fr/forums/insectes/diptere96a.jpg
photorando84.free.fr/forums/insectes/diptere96b.jpg

Thanks

Edited by Vinz on 13-08-2008 19:43

Posted by Vinz on 13-08-2008 19:43
#2

Nobody ?

Posted by John Bratton on 14-08-2008 16:59
#3

I don't know the French fauna so I can't tell you the species name. It is a robberfly, family Asilidae. They are predators on other insects.

John Bratton

Posted by Vinz on 14-08-2008 18:58
#4

Thanks John B)
I knew it was an Asilidae.
I just hope someone will be able to tell me more (Genus)