Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Machimus nevadensis female
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 13-04-2012 19:50
#1
Big Asilidae (around 2,7 cm) eating a hoverfly. Mediterranean coastal area, Granada, S Spain. April 6, 2012.
Thanks !!
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 18:20
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 14-04-2012 13:21
#2
This might well be Machimus cf nevadensis female
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 13:27
#3
Thanks Rein:)ud
I have another shot. is it possible to know (for sure) with some detail in particular?
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 13:31
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 14-04-2012 13:33
#4
I have no experience with Spanish Asilidae. I used key by Engel and everything seemed to fit description. But a good shot of the front femora could help more (underside in particular). Even more would help if it was a male!;)
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 13:40
#5
Well, this is a detail of the other shot.
Thanks again
Edited by Manuel Lopez on 18-04-2012 17:11
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 14-04-2012 14:28
#6
This one is adifferent angle but interesting....At the top of femur 1 there is black bristle (also visible at first picture)...legs are black...I am pretty sure this is M. nevadensis.
Posted by Manuel Lopez on 14-04-2012 14:34
#7
Best regards Rein;)ud !