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Dysmachus fuscipennis?
DJHiker
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Posted on 15-08-2016 22:57
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Using the key on the Geller website http://www.robber...start.html, I arrived at Dysmachus fuscipennis.
Would that be correct?
Location: vicinity of Bucium, Romania
Alt.: approx. 1000m
Date: 27-06-2016
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Looks like it, a female. But beware because Geller keys only cover the species of Deutchland (as far as I know) and Robberfly Fauna for Rumania is rather different to that of Deutchland. Using keys out of range is pretty dangerous Wink
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Yes, of course you’re right about the risk of using a key not created specifically for the Romanian situation. In particular for asilidae Smile. But that is why I posted.
I will keep your warning in mind and set its status to likely but uncertain.
Thanks for your reply.
Regards,
David
 
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Posted on 16-08-2016 22:39
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But the key by Engel is palearctic..... and it will key out to D. fuscipennis because of the strong bristles under F1. The species also seems to be common in SE Europe. But the proportions of this fly seem a bit off so i would also add an cf
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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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Posted on 17-08-2016 16:29
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Thanks for your additional remarks Reinoud.
Regards,
David
 
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