Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae (was: Turkey - Karaman 11)
Posted by ozgur70 on 27-06-2010 22:59
#1
From Hacibaba mountain.
Elevation 1500 m.
26 June 2010
Edited by ChrisR on 28-06-2010 01:18
Posted by Roger Thomason on 27-06-2010 23:14
#2
Asilidae in wrong Forum, but you weren't to know I suppose...
Posted by ozgur70 on 28-06-2010 11:03
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I upload it because I find that Asilidae is family of Diptera order. But I'm not sure.
Posted by ChrisR on 28-06-2010 12:36
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Hi, yes - it is certainly order Diptera but we have 2 different sub-forums for the families Asilidae and Syrphidae ... all other families go in "Diptera (adults)" :) If you think any photo is not Diptera then just post to the "Other insects" sub-forum.
Very nice photo, by the way, I am sure one of the experts will identify it for you :)
Edited by ChrisR on 28-06-2010 12:37
Posted by Eric Fisher on 06-07-2010 07:08
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This beautiful robber fly is Laphria dizonias Loew. It is known from Greece, Turkey, and adjacent sw. Asia. The body is nearly entirely covered with red hair, except the face and tergites 4 & 5 are bright yellow haired.
Posted by Cesa on 06-07-2010 07:52
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Dear Dr Fisher
Thank you very much for your very kind help and prompt response