Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black & Gold

Posted by Vince on 06-01-2008 02:40
#1
Hello;

Could you please help me to identify this Asilidae fly found in the woods near Paris (France) :

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Thanks & Happy new year to everyone !

Posted by Kahis on 06-01-2008 10:16
#2
Choerades sp. (marginata?)

Posted by Vince on 06-01-2008 15:35
#3
Thanks Kahis !

Posted by Dysmachus on 09-01-2008 12:59
#4
The first segment of antenna (scapus) seems to be 4 times longer than pedicel, so it should be Choerades femorata. Yours

Posted by lweit on 12-01-2008 19:55
#5
Hello Dysmachus
Choerades femorata is not present in France, only in Germany and Austria (FE data).
Louis