Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Machimus fimbriatus ♀ with Ophiomya (or Melanagromyza) prey

Posted by Elena Regina on 16-07-2021 15:21
#1
Lazio, 2021-VII, TBL 20 mm

The prey is (Ophiomya or Melanagromyza) sp

i.ibb.co/fGdDZQv/Machimus-cf-fimbriatus-female-with-Milichiidae-prey.jpg
Edited by Elena Regina on 04-09-2021 02:28

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-07-2021 10:17
#2
Not even sure it is Milichiidae...

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-07-2021 15:10
#3
I cannot confirm the robberfly, but for the acalyptrate there are too few details visible to be certain about the family. Milichiidae are often associated with asilid prey (usually honeybees) but in most cases these are Desmometopa species, that can be recognized by a black M on the frons. That is clearly absent here.