Thread subject: Diptera.info :: [Machimus sp] Asilidae
Posted by Arthropa on 07-03-2005 23:48
#1
Hello,
I found this
Asilidae in Olmeto (Corsica, France), on 23th september 2004, in a "leafy" forest.
Size was 18 mm approx.
(Other pictures and closer details available on request)
What about its ID ? What criterias can help determining the genus ?
Thanks ! :p
Edited by Arthropa on 09-03-2007 23:24
Posted by John Smit on 09-03-2005 09:23
#2
Hi Artrhopa,
I'd say it's something like
Philonicus judging by the complete(?) black legs en the very low positioned facial knob.
Cheers, John
Posted by Arthropa on 09-03-2005 22:29
#3
Thanks, John.
When having a closer look at the legs, it seems that fore legs and middle legs are not whole black, but with brownish tibias :
So this one should not be
Philonicus ?
Any other idea ?...
And here is a closer view of the head :
Thanks for your help,
Greetings
Posted by John Smit on 10-03-2005 13:27
#4
Hi Arthropa,
Then I suggest
Machimus, in which case it will be difficult to give a specific name.
Cheers,
John
Posted by Arthropa on 10-03-2005 21:26
#5
Thanks for your patient explanations, John.
Greetings,
Benoit
Posted by Mark van Veen on 11-03-2005 14:36
#6
I would also say it is a
Machimus. Knowing it comes from Corsica, it is impossible to identify it to the species level!
Mark