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 Bombyliidae - Poecilognathus unimaculatus (spectacular beefly)
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 16-08-2007 11:23
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 Member Location: Viseu - PORTUGAL Posts: 9296 Joined: 05.06.06 |
Hi A friend of mine: Anthony Gould took this photo on 15th August 2007 in Arizona. This is, I think, a Poecilognathus sp. It was feeding on desert marigold. Perhaps P. unimaculatus (but we must see dorsal view to be sure). This photo was granted by him. I think this is the best photo available on the net with this detail. 
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 16-02-2010 21:31 |
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| crex |
Posted on 16-08-2007 11:42
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 Member Location: Sweden Posts: 1996 Joined: 22.05.06 |
Lovely BIG photo  |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 16-02-2010 21:30
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Member Location: Viseu - PORTUGAL Posts: 9296 Joined: 05.06.06 |
This beautiful bombyliid is confirmed as a female of Poecilognathus unimaculatus.
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 16-02-2010 21:32 |
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| Mark-uk |
Posted on 16-02-2010 23:19
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 Member Location: UK - Hampshire Posts: 792 Joined: 01.02.10 |
WOW I now have a new desktop background on my computer - I am sure I am not the only one, I hope your friend Anthony does not mind? |
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| paqui |
Posted on 17-02-2010 18:09
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Member Location: Valencia (spain) Posts: 816 Joined: 02.09.05 |
hello, here it is another lovely one, from Argentina, unfortunately the Evenhuys' book (revision of Usiinae and Phthiriinae) hasn´t got species keys http://www.insect...60309.html They are very nice 
Edited by paqui on 17-02-2010 18:13 |
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