Thread subject: Diptera.info :: New Mexico Fly

Posted by Stephen on 18-05-2006 11:37
#1

Another fly from New Mexico USA. This one was from an area where the Organ Mountains meet the Chihuahuan Desert. Is this a Robber Fly, Asilidae?

Thanks in advance for any ID help. Diptera.info is a terrific site!

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-05-2006 11:51
#2

LoL, yes it is, and I am certain it is not a therevid. :D

Posted by Maddin on 19-05-2006 00:58
#3

Paul, you are right! ;) This is not a therevid, it is a robber fly genus Efferia, the males have the long genitals, easy to recognize...
nice pic!

Posted by Stephen on 19-05-2006 14:14
#4

Paul, Maddin, Thanks very much for your help with this one!