Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Identification. Large Swiss Diptera.

Posted by nomad on 16-07-2016 19:43
#1
Please can you ID this large Diptera found in the Swiss Alps. Thank you.

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Posted by John Carr on 16-07-2016 20:02
#2
Asilidae subfamily Laphriinae.

Posted by Sundew on 16-07-2016 23:42
#3
I'd vote for a male of Laphria flava. I saw it several times in the Austrian Alps.
Regards, Sundew

Posted by nomad on 17-07-2016 07:44
#4
Many thanks for the ID help. I agree, it does look like L. flava

Regards Nomad.