Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Lasiopogon from Czech republic
Posted by Sezima on 15-04-2012 20:54
#1
Anyone can help to identify this species ? Photo taken on 14 April 2012, Southern Bohemia, Czech republic; on the edge of a disused sand pit. Length 12 mm.
Thank you S.
Edited by Sezima on 16-04-2012 09:07
Posted by Ktyr on 15-04-2012 23:27
#2
Gorgeous
Lasiopogon male. Did you catch any?
Posted by Sezima on 16-04-2012 09:20
#3
Thank you Ktyr; no I did not catch any, in fact they were quite clumsy and unlike other Asilidae, easy to photograph and that was enough for me.
Any idea as to the species ? I was checking the checklist for the Czech republic, in fact there is only one species quoted, it is Lasiopogon cinctus.
Regards
David
Posted by Ktyr on 18-04-2012 21:10
#4
I'm just starting to learn species of
Lasiopogon, so I won't venture a guess. You could try sending the photo to Rob Cannings at the Royal BC Museum, he studied the genus for his dissertation. There are several undescribed (or at least unpublished) species in Europe, and given how poorly sampled some areas are, I wouldn't put too much stock in the checklist. Neighboring countries show up with several other species; are those truly not present in your country, or have they just not been caught yet by someone who would know the difference?
Happy hunting!