Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Asilidae copula - Neoepitriptus setosulus

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 23-10-2018 22:35
#7

In my opinion Henrik is right, this has to be N. setosulus. M. arthriticus is almost twice as big, has entirely black femora, dark tibiae and a more true Machimus appearance. As is usual with these genera there is quite some variability which makes it difficult to give an accurate description that fits all individual specimens :-) The shape of the genitalia is more important and in these pictures, the shape confirms ID....