Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A second Asilid needing ID

Posted by Stephen on 24-08-2006 22:45
#1

This fly was photographed alongside a stream in the mountains, West Virginia, USA, 29 July 2004.

Extra points for identifying the unfortunate meal!

Thanks for any help.

Posted by Stephen on 27-08-2006 19:18
#2

Many thanks to Herschel Raney, who identified this fly as a member of the Laphris canis complex (in the eastern U.S. this complex includes L. canis and two other species that can't generally be told apart from photographs).

Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-08-2006 20:21
#3

And the meal is Hybotidae (possibly Hybos). ;)

Posted by Stephen on 27-08-2006 21:39
#4

Thanks, Tony!