Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Machimus? => Machimus sp.

Posted by Dennis on 16-01-2013 21:44
#1

Hallo

Thats a 1cm long Machimus from a bavarian pond in Summer.
Is it possible to say more about it? I only have this photo.

Dennis

Edited by Dennis on 17-01-2013 20:57

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 17-01-2013 03:24
#2

Regarding the ovipositor i would agree with Machimus. Cant see enough for positive id species. You write that the creature is only 1 cm. But is seems larger compared with its prey the damsel. It looks rather big even.

Edited by Quaedfliegh on 17-01-2013 13:21

Posted by Dennis on 17-01-2013 20:57
#3

Thank you Reinoud!

Youre right with the length. The damsel is Ischnura elegans, with a length of 3cm. So, the Asilidae could be 2-2,5cm long.

Dennis