Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Philonicus albiceps? No, cf. Neomochtherus alpinus

Posted by parnassius on 16-12-2021 23:55
#1

I photographed this Asilidae on a river bank in Susa Valley, Piedmont (Italy) at 1000 mt above sea level, on August 24th, 2019. Is it Philonicus albiceps?

Edited by parnassius on 27-01-2022 17:01

Posted by parnassius on 16-12-2021 23:55
#2

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Posted by Quaedfliegh on 31-12-2021 01:55
#3

The pictures don't seem to be the same specimen because one lacks the hind left tarsus. The first one could (with tarsus) could be Neomochtherus alpinus, the second one without the tarsus is something else, different hypopygium. Questions, questions, questions...

Posted by parnassius on 02-01-2022 23:37
#4

Thanks again! You're right, unfortunately these are the only photos I have...