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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Neoitamus?

Posted by Sundew on 06-10-2007 13:43

Hi,
This big robber fly lives in a small mixed forest in Berlin. The photo was taken on 21 July 2007. Is it a Neoitamus species?
Thanks, Sundew

Posted by Danny Wolff on 06-10-2007 17:39

Hi,

certainly no Neoitamus! Do you have a more lateral view?

Greetings, Danny Wolff

Posted by Sundew on 06-10-2007 19:23

Sorry, the fly did not like to pose for more pictures...
Any suggestions for another genus then? I gratefully accept also vague guesses!
Sundew

Edited by Sundew on 07-10-2007 18:51

Posted by Danny Wolff on 08-10-2007 19:10

Hello,

no guesses from me (although I have one)! Then, do you have details of the genitalia with a higher resolution? Please from both images. Then I will see, whether I'm right with my guess.

Greetings, Danny Wolff

Posted by Sundew on 08-10-2007 19:35

Dear Danny, these details are the best I could squeeze out of the seven pics I have. As I sneaked up from behind, the position is, unfortunately, rather identical. When I tried to shoot a side view, the fly got up and away. My small pocket camera with autofocus does not allow for a close approach anyway, so I am afraid the resolution will not be sufficient, but please have a try. I am looking forward to your results!
Greetings, Sundew

Posted by Danny Wolff on 10-10-2007 19:05

Hello,

this is a male Philonicus albiceps. Do you have the exact site (which of the Berlin forests and maybe the number of the "Jagen"?) for me. I would like to use the data in my atlas:

http://www.asilid...ilaldm.htm

Greetings, Danny Wolff

Posted by Sundew on 10-10-2007 22:47

Many thanks for the identification! I shall try to get a good pic of the genitalia in futural meetings with robber flies. An E-mail with locality details is coming soon.
Greetings, Sundew