Posted by javig on 03-09-2010 13:06
#1
Recently I have seen several couples of Asilidae and the female had a prey.
Is it a nuptial gift as Empididae do?
The photo are taken in Sierra Nevada, southern Spain, in August, at 2400 masl
If possible, I appreciate the IDs
Thanks
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-09-2010 14:50
#2
Yes. And the "nuptial gift " is a Lispe sp. (Muscidae) :D
Posted by javig on 03-09-2010 16:18
#3
Thanks, Jorge! Lispe sp! A good gift! :D
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-09-2010 18:27
#4
lol at your avatar :D Same genus with similar flowers and both with bubbles! :p
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 03-09-2010 18:34
Posted by Dysmachus on 12-09-2010 11:07
#5
It seems to be
Machiremisca decipiens, but we have to check the genitalia. Please add a detailed image.