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Asilidae Morocco 04
johanvantbosch
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Posted on 10-06-2022 19:01
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Would it be possible to put at a genus or species name to this large and dark Asilidae?
Photographed at Col du Zad, Middle Atlas in Morocco on 31 May 2022.
Altitude 2200 meters
Thank you!
Johan

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Edited by johanvantbosch on 10-06-2022 19:25
Best wishes,
Johan van 't Bosch
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
 
Chris Cohen
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Posted on 13-06-2022 18:49
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An odd one; looks like a cross between Stenopogon and Asilinae. Probably one of those. A clear view of the wing venation would distinguish them.
 
johanvantbosch
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Posted on 28-06-2022 15:36
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Chris Cohen wrote:
An odd one; looks like a cross between Stenopogon and Asilinae. Probably one of those. A clear view of the wing venation would distinguish them.


Thank you, Chris!
I don't think I have a photo with clear view of the wing venation.
Best wishes,
Johan van 't Bosch
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
 
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