Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Golden robber fly with prey - Malaysia

Posted by orionmystery on 03-06-2010 05:40
#1

A golden robber fly with prey. Shot in Malaysia in a community forest. Any help on ID is greatly appreciated.

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Posted by Eric Fisher on 03-06-2010 06:53
#2

This beautiful fly (& photo!) looks to be Choerades ( "Laphria" ) sobria -- based on a specimen from the British Museum.

Edited by ChrisR on 03-06-2010 09:12

Posted by Martin Suvak on 03-06-2010 07:30
#3

Very interesting. The prey is some ant queen (Formicidae).

Posted by orionmystery on 03-06-2010 08:10
#4

Thanks, Eric and Martin.

Eric, i checked the gallery and there's no Laphria sobria in it. Should i add this to the gallery? Thanks.

Posted by pwalter on 03-06-2010 09:07
#5

orionmystery wrote:
Thanks, Eric and Martin.

Eric, i checked the gallery and there's no Laphria sobria in it. Should i add this to the gallery? Thanks.


I vote for triple YES ! We have not many flies from regions outside Europe!

Walter

Posted by orionmystery on 03-06-2010 09:28
#6

Thanks, Walter. Submitted :)

Posted by Galeodes33 on 03-06-2010 09:33
#7

Amazing pics;)!