Posted by Susan R Walter on 26-12-2012 18:28
#1
Does anyone have any thoughts on the identity of this pair of beardy beauties? Photographed in late November 2012 in Bowning Cemetery (near Canberra), each fly c25mm long. I think they are Asilinae, but have no clue further than that.
Edited by Susan R Walter on 30-12-2012 22:56
Posted by Eric Fisher on 27-12-2012 04:09
#3
Susan,
These 'beardy beauties' are
Dolopus rubrithorax; male with massive genitalia. Great photo!
Regards, Eric
Posted by Susan R Walter on 30-12-2012 22:54
#4
Eric -- thank you! It is great to know their name. I'm glad you like the photo -- I'll submit it to the gallery.