Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Machimus rusticus?

Posted by DJHiker on 17-08-2015 00:04
#1
Robber flies were abundant in the Paklenica NP in Zadarska, Croatia.
Especially this species. At least to me they look like being one and the same species, although some have white and some have black bristles at the sides and the rear of the thorax.
Could it be Machimus rusticus?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Regards,
David

Posted by DJHiker on 17-08-2015 00:06
#2
different individual

Posted by DJHiker on 17-08-2015 00:06
#3
a male
Edited by DJHiker on 17-08-2015 00:07

Posted by DJHiker on 17-08-2015 00:08
#4
both sexes

Posted by DJHiker on 11-09-2015 14:01
#5
As by now, the Asilidae specialists should have returned from their well-earned holidays, I would like to take another chance with my id-request.
Although I suspect that the lack of responses shows that determination of the exact species is probably tricky, can anyone at least confirm/indicate the genus?

Thanks in advance.
Regards,
David