Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Prey of Cicindela campestris

Posted by crex on 18-11-2006 21:59
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From midwest Sweden 2006-07-12 (YYYY-MM-DD). What can be said about the prey, a fly? I know the images suck, but give it a try :) The Cicindela campestris is a real monster with incredible jaws that trashes the victim to bits fast.

The wing venation is visible. It seems to have a snout-like form of the face (if it's not an illusion or the beetle transformed it). Long bristles on thorax and abdomen. Tiny feet. Does this all point towards a (small) Tachinid?

Edited by crex on 18-11-2006 22:48