Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae of the Cevennes in autumn Part I>Aneomochtherus
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 21-10-2010 23:31
#1
Visit was pretty interesting. Seen 6 or 7 species and caught at least 3 species (maybe 4). Of only one i am pretty certain.
Neomochtherus flavipes female. Caught near St. Jean du Gard at about 400 m Size 22mm Also got a male of 20 mm. More pictures if needed.
Am i right?
Used key by Engel.
Edited by Quaedfliegh on 29-10-2010 11:58
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 21-10-2010 23:33
#2
Another specimen of same species same place.
Posted by christoophe on 22-10-2010 08:01
#3
I think of Neomochtherus pallipes, very numerous in the South of France
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 25-10-2010 12:53
#4
This is a different species for it is much too big to be N. pallipes (11-15mm) This animal was 22mm as was the other female i collected, male is 20 mm. Added to that the colouring of the legs is very different from pallipes; the entire front of the femura is black pallipes has slight black markings on femura. I saw probably N. pallipes too but failed to collect one but do have a picture though. See part II
Edited by Quaedfliegh on 26-10-2010 11:39
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 28-10-2010 10:22
#5
I used key by Seguy and again i end up with N. flavipes. So i'm pretty sure now. Still, confirmation would be nice.:)
Edited by Quaedfliegh on 28-10-2010 10:22
Posted by christoophe on 28-10-2010 13:18
#6
I think that you are right. I looked at my two specimen, all right with the size and the anterieur tint of femura.
The taxon is Aneomochtherus flavipes.
Edited by christoophe on 28-10-2010 13:18
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 28-10-2010 16:42
#7
Thanks Christoophe. Aneomochtherus is new for me but it explains why i couldn't find N. flavipes at Fauna Europaea. Learning the hard way! : )