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Possible Colepia comatacauda/Loewinella virescens?
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Posted on 20-08-2015 15:09
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Hi, I'm new to this forum and was asked by a moderator of a determination-group on Facebook to post my picture here. He thinks it might concern a Colepia comatacauda or Loewinella virescens.

My current location is Sicily (Italy) The picture was taken last week in Riserva naturale Dello Zingaro.

Does anyone know what specie this is?
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Posted on 21-08-2015 01:59
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Feamale asilinae are hard to ID. The species mentioned are, as far as i know, not European. This creature seems to be close to Engeleopogon....although i can't se the bristles on the mesopleuron.
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Hi Reinoud (and all),
I do have one more picture of the "face". Does this help?
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I know too litle to be sure but have a look at this one: https://www.flickr.com/photos/14260865@N07/2555488469/
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Reinoud

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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