Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Brazil Asilidae - Archilestris capnopterus

Posted by jgruber111 on 21-12-2019 23:36
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Found at Ecolodge ItororĂ³ reserve, in/near Nova Friburgo municipality in state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil on 29.XI.2019. Archilestris capnopterus?

Bigger flickr versions:

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Edited by jgruber111 on 26-12-2019 14:38

Posted by jgruber111 on 21-12-2019 23:36
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Another view.

Posted by Eric Fisher on 24-12-2019 20:45
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Yes - Archilestris capnopterus, female. Great shots Jeff! I just love these things, Eric.

Posted by jgruber111 on 26-12-2019 14:37
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Thanks Eric. At REGUA I had the treat of seeing one of these in slow flight with a dragonfly dangling in its long lanky legs. Quite a sight to behold! Unfortunately it did not land within photography distance but instead disappeared into the canopy.