Thread subject: Diptera.info :: STUNNING! in Black and Gold ID Please

Posted by Trev on 05-02-2009 05:18
#1
Had this stunning fly come and land right near me while I was out with the camera today. It always landed head down and would twitch its wings wasp like when it landed. I love the way it looked up at the camera for its close up :) About 25 to 30mm long. Can anyone ID this beautiful creature for me please.

Posted by socrates on 05-02-2009 06:10
#2
Asilidae

Posted by Dysmachus on 13-02-2009 21:40
#3
Seems to be a Choerades species. Please add the image to Wikipedia. Yours

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 13-02-2009 21:41
#4
what a robber fly! ;)