Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Predator fly with prey fly. Help ID?

Posted by vida on 06-02-2013 20:02
#1

I photographed these 2 flies last week in Pretoria, South Africa.
Any help with ID will be appreciated.:)

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 06-02-2013 20:15
#2

It's a hybotid fly in the genus Platypalpus, the prey is a male Platypezidae....

Posted by vida on 06-02-2013 21:10
#3

Thank you Gerard! Much appreciated.