Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae 1
Posted by hedy2411 on 17-08-2014 22:36
#1
Hello Reinoud.
I have a question abot this fly..
To me it seems to be Machimus cingulatus, is it eating it's partner or just a dead victim found..?
Edited by hedy2411 on 17-08-2014 22:37
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 17-08-2014 23:09
#2
Indeed Machimus (Tolmerus) cingulatus. As far as i know robberflies don't take dead prey. Cannibalism is not uncommon among them and this could also have been her mate.
Posted by hedy2411 on 17-08-2014 23:17
#3
Funny, that first the backpart is dissapered..
Thank you for your information Reinoud, nice to know.. B)
As you know I'm always thanking you for naming my flies!
Regards,
Hedy
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 17-08-2014 23:29
#4
You are welcome, you keep me from the Streets : ) Robberflies suck their prey dry but do not "eat" parts, maybe the other one got mutilated during mating. ??
Posted by hedy2411 on 18-08-2014 10:38
#5
Nice reaction! :)
Regards,
Hedy