Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolopus rubrithorax (was Asilinae from Australia)

Posted by Susan R Walter on 26-12-2012 18:28
#1

Does anyone have any thoughts on the identity of this pair of beardy beauties? Photographed in late November 2012 in Bowning Cemetery (near Canberra), each fly c25mm long. I think they are Asilinae, but have no clue further than that.

Edited by Susan R Walter on 30-12-2012 22:56

Posted by Susan R Walter on 26-12-2012 18:30
#2

Another view

Edited by Susan R Walter on 26-12-2012 18:30

Posted by Eric Fisher on 27-12-2012 04:09
#3

Susan,

These 'beardy beauties' are Dolopus rubrithorax; male with massive genitalia. Great photo!

Regards, Eric


Posted by Susan R Walter on 30-12-2012 22:54
#4

Eric -- thank you! It is great to know their name. I'm glad you like the photo -- I'll submit it to the gallery.