Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Nuptial gift in Asilidae?

Posted by javig on 03-09-2010 14:06
#1

Recently I have seen several couples of Asilidae and the female had a prey.
Is it a nuptial gift as Empididae do?

The photo are taken in Sierra Nevada, southern Spain, in August, at 2400 masl
If possible, I appreciate the IDs

a.imageshack.us/img828/1192/20100813dsc0321.jpg

Thanks

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-09-2010 15:50
#2

Yes. And the "nuptial gift " is a Lispe sp. (Muscidae) :D

Posted by javig on 03-09-2010 17:18
#3

Thanks, Jorge! Lispe sp! A good gift! :D

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-09-2010 19:27
#4

lol at your avatar :D Same genus with similar flowers and both with bubbles! :p

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 03-09-2010 19:34

Posted by Dysmachus on 12-09-2010 12:07
#5

It seems to be Machiremisca decipiens, but we have to check the genitalia. Please add a detailed image.