Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Peru Asilidae - Eraxasilus sp.

Posted by jgruber111 on 10-11-2019 23:14
#1

Found at Las Piedras Amazon Center in Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru on 7.IX.2019. Female Eraxasilus?

Edited by jgruber111 on 19-12-2019 14:16

Posted by jgruber111 on 10-11-2019 23:15
#2

Another view.

Posted by jgruber111 on 10-11-2019 23:15
#3

Another view.

Posted by Eric Fisher on 13-12-2019 20:15
#4

Yes, Eraxasilus sp., female. Note the armature of bristles anteroventrally on femur2 -- which seem typical of this genus. This is similar to E. gerion but really need a male to make that ID.

Posted by jgruber111 on 19-12-2019 14:19
#5

Thanks Eric. Surprisingly I was able to get close to the females of this species. The males wouldn't let me get anywhere close. Way too wary!