Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilinae in Germany - ID?

Posted by Stella M on 11-08-2019 22:31
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Hi, it was fascinating to see it perch, hit and come back with its prey... Can it be further identified?
Found on 29-June-2019 in Germany near Frankfurt/Main, floodplain forest of the river Rhine, Hesse, Nature Reserve Kühkopf
Thanks and regards, Stella

Posted by Stella M on 11-08-2019 22:34
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Posted by Stella M on 11-08-2019 22:34
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Posted by Stella M on 11-08-2019 22:35
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Posted by Markus Gebel on 22-08-2019 19:32
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I think Machimus rusticus (male)

Posted by Stella M on 23-08-2019 22:33
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Many thanks!
Kind regards,
Stella
P.S.: I love the book!