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Two robber flies at my balcony
Dmitry Gavryushin
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Late in the evening, July 12, 2006.
I think both are of the same species.
Size: female 14mm, male 12.5mm.
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The heads, left: female, right: male.
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Male genitalia.
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Neoitamus. Based on legs colour and male genitalia I would not be surprised if it turned out to be N. socius rather than N. cyanurus, but I think someone more knowledgable on asilids should say that.
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Thanks a lot Paul
 
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I'm planning to use this image. From 2006 the competence of our team much increased. Could I ask to check species level?
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The hypopygium is clearly N. socius, Paul is right I think
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Field guide to the robber flies of the Netherlands and Belgium: https://www.jeugdbondsuitgeverij.nl/product/field-guide-to-the-robberflies-of-the-netherlands-and-belgium/

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Thank you, Reinoud!
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