Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae? - Pogonosoma maroccanum

Posted by JoergSiemers on 10-10-2013 11:49
#1
Hello experts in the diptera.info forum,

I observed this large Asilidae (?) on Menorca, having caught a Polistes dominula. Is family Asilidae correct? Can the genus be determined from my photos?

Observation details: Spain, Menorac/Balearic Islands, macchia/dunes close to the south cost, 24.08.2013.

Best regards
Joerg
Edited by JoergSiemers on 10-10-2013 12:14

Posted by JoergSiemers on 10-10-2013 11:50
#2
Another photo of the same speciman.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 10-10-2013 11:51
#3
Yes! Pogonosoma maroccanum. Did you collect it?

The prey is a Vespidae wasp. Looks like Polistes.

Posted by JoergSiemers on 10-10-2013 11:53
#4
jorgemotalmeida wrote:
Yes! Pogonosoma maroccanum. Did you collect it?


No, I just took the photos.

Thank you Jorge. I am impressed: my first question to this forum, and a reply before I even could load up the second image...

Best regards
Joerg

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 10-10-2013 11:55
#5
:)
You are welcome.
You can see here other photos of this fantastic asilid:
http://naturdata....-40536.htm
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 10-10-2013 11:55