Thread subject: Diptera.info :: An asilid

Posted by lweit on 05-08-2006 19:54
#1

Hello

is this asilid Neomochtherus geniculatus (Meigen, 1820), with his black femur and reddish tibia ??

Thank you

Posted by lweit on 05-08-2006 19:55
#2

Another photo of this asilid

A+
Louis

Posted by Tony Irwin on 05-08-2006 23:22
#3

Hi Louis
No, Neomochtherus is a more delicate insect. This is Machimus (=Tolmerus) atricapillus male. The genitalia are a distinctive shape, easily seen in your excellent picture

Edited by Tony Irwin on 05-08-2006 23:23