Thread subject: Diptera.info :: the biggest Asilid I ever saw - Dasypogon?

Posted by Sundew on 15-07-2010 17:51
#1

Hi,
Today I met a giant Asilid on a dry meadow (btw we have only dry meadows due to the lasting heat wave). The impressive black beast measured 3 cm at least, may be more. As to the "claw" at the fore tibiae I guess Dasypogon, but help is greatly appreciated!
Many thanks, Sundew

Posted by Sundew on 15-07-2010 17:51
#2

Some more pics.

Posted by Danny Wolff on 18-07-2010 15:49
#3

Hi,

this is indeed a Dasypogon diadema, if the picture was taken in Germany.
Do you have the excact location ?

Greetings, Danny Wolff

Posted by Sundew on 18-07-2010 20:00
#4

Many thanks, Danny - I send you an email to describe the locality.