Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Aslilidae previosly named Dolichopodidae?
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 13:53
#1
About 4-5mm long. Pictured in Tanzania.
Can anybody confirm and provide genus and species?
Edited by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 14:12
Posted by Xespok on 23-03-2009 13:57
#2
This is Aslilidae, Stenopogon sp or close.
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 13:59
#3
Alt view
Edited by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 14:20
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 14:13
#4
Thanks Xespok.
Anybody to id species?;)
Posted by Eric Fisher on 23-03-2009 16:37
#5
Actually is Stichopogon sp.; sorry, can't provide a species name.
Regards,
Eric
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 17:33
#6
So family Asililidae and genus Stichopogon?
Thanks Eric
Posted by Xespok on 23-03-2009 17:36
#7
Oh, sorry, I meant Stichopogon :( And Asilidae naturally. Stichopogons are fairly unique group among asilids, but many species look exaclty like the one shown on your photos.
Edited by Xespok on 23-03-2009 17:40
Posted by Muhammad Mahdi on 23-03-2009 17:48
#8
Ok, Thanks Xespok for clarifying. :)
I am also attaching an image of the genitalia (I think;)), if it provides any more info.