Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae (UK, July)

Posted by Martin Cooper on 31-07-2013 00:33
#1

I think this is an Asilidae. I found it indoors today in Suffolk, UK. It is about 1.8 cm long. Although not obvious in this photo, I checked the top of the head and it is concave with a little platform for the ocelli. Is there enough information in the photo to determine the species?

Regards,
Martin

Posted by sd on 31-07-2013 22:18
#2

Hi Martin,

A male Tolmerus (Machimus, Epitriptus) cingulatus (Asilidae).

Should be 10-14mm.

Its regular on sandy soils in Suffolk.
Cheers,
Steve

Edited by sd on 31-07-2013 22:18

Posted by rvanderweele on 31-07-2013 22:20
#3

Machimus cingulatus, I think

Posted by Martin Cooper on 31-07-2013 23:50
#4

Thanks for this ID.