Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Prey of Cicindela campestris
Posted by crex on 18-11-2006 21:59
#1
From midwest Sweden 2006-07-12 (YYYY-MM-DD). What can be said about the prey, a fly? I know the images suck, but give it a try :) The Cicindela campestris is a real monster with incredible jaws that trashes the victim to bits fast.
The wing venation is visible. It seems to have a snout-like form of the face (if it's not an illusion or the beetle transformed it). Long bristles on thorax and abdomen. Tiny feet. Does this all point towards a (small) Tachinid?
Edited by crex on 18-11-2006 22:48
Posted by crex on 18-11-2006 21:59
#2
Another angle ...
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 18-11-2006 22:20
#3
these photo are for M/18 :D
I would say Tachinidae...
Posted by Kahis on 18-11-2006 22:49
#4
...or Calliphoridae.
Pollenia ??
Posted by crex on 19-11-2006 09:35
#5
Thank you Jorge and Kahis. As Kahis is an experienced flyguy I put it down as Calliphoridae sp and maybe maybe Pollenia sp.
Edited by crex on 19-11-2006 09:36
Posted by Tony Irwin on 19-11-2006 09:52
#6
Hi Crex - You can remove the "maybe's".
The wavy golden thoracic hairs, broad cheeks, bent vein M can only be
Pollenia.
Posted by crex on 19-11-2006 10:03
#7
Ahh, great. Thanx Tony!