Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Satanas gigas (Asilidae) from Ukraine

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 30-07-2009 19:11
#1

A pinned female I have just photographed for the RDB of Ukraine. I'd appreciate any expert's opinion if this is really S. gigas Eversmann.

Edited by Nosferatumyia on 02-08-2009 23:34

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 02-08-2009 19:11
#2

unfortunately, asilid experts not come many times to DI. But if Grim comes here, maybe he can tell the species to you by sure. ;)

The name of this fly is creepy. :|

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 02-08-2009 19:11

Posted by Nosferatumyia on 02-08-2009 20:53
#3

In fact, I have chkd it out with all the literature I had. Loox like it is S. gigas, indeed. Upcurved radial veins, disc of scutellum w/o bristles, & finally, size...