Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Identification Help
Posted by Nimou on 21-04-2007 20:19
#1
From Spain, near valencia.
Sorry but i don't know the family and specimen, coul you help me to identificate it
Thanks
Edited by Nimou on 21-04-2007 20:20
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 21-04-2007 20:45
#2
wowow!!!! fabulous!
I think in Asilidae fly...
Posted by Nimou on 22-04-2007 11:22
#3
Could be a Choerades marginata (male) ??????
Posted by Eric Fisher on 24-04-2007 00:28
#4
Holopogon chalcogaster (Dufour), male. Yes, this is a fabulous asilid! The dorsum of the abdomen should have a brilliant, metallic-violet sheen. The antennae have a unique shape for the genus Holopogon -- which is why this species is sometimes placed in its own genus Pseudoholopogon. A very nice photo Nimou. Any chance you have more shots of this fly? Eric
Posted by crex on 24-04-2007 06:38
#5
Wonderful photo of an interesting fly. One for the gallery I hope ;)