Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae i think?my first of the year

Posted by fleabag on 01-05-2007 07:53
#1
Hi,

Please could anyone help to id this? my first Robberfly(i hope) pic of the year ..i first saw a couple about 5 days ago,but as much as i tried,they were not in the mood for a photoshoot unfortunately.
Found yesterday in rural sussex uk ...maybe about 13-15mm

thanks,

Noel.
Edited by fleabag on 01-05-2007 07:57

Posted by ChrisR on 01-05-2007 09:23
#2
I'm not an asilid expert but perhaps Dioctria rufipes fits? :)

Posted by fleabag on 02-05-2007 01:21
#3
thanks Chris:)