Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae with characteristic legs
Posted by Margarita Auer on 09-09-2010 07:38
#1
Dear members,
Possible to see the genus ?
Photo 19.8.10 garden in Lower Austria, near Vienna
Thank You
Margarita Auer
Posted by Margarita Auer on 09-09-2010 07:39
#2
2.picture
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 09-09-2010 12:05
#3
This has to be Tolmerus cingulatus. Female.
Edited by Quaedfliegh on 09-09-2010 12:13
Posted by Margarita Auer on 10-09-2010 18:58
#4
Thanks a lot -seems to be difficult to identify the Asilidae flies.
Best regards
Margarita
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 11-09-2010 21:25
#5
Apologies. This fly could also be Machimus cowini.(very similar to T. cingulatus) To be sure we should get a clear look at backside of the femura (thighs).
Edited by Quaedfliegh on 11-09-2010 21:26