Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Golden robber fly with prey - Malaysia
Posted by orionmystery on 03-06-2010 04:40
#1
A golden robber fly with prey. Shot in Malaysia in a community forest. Any help on ID is greatly appreciated.
Posted by Eric Fisher on 03-06-2010 05:53
#2
This beautiful fly (& photo!) looks to be Choerades ( "Laphria" ) sobria -- based on a specimen from the British Museum.
Edited by ChrisR on 03-06-2010 08:12
Posted by Martin Suvak on 03-06-2010 06:30
#3
Very interesting. The prey is some ant queen (Formicidae).
Posted by orionmystery on 03-06-2010 07:10
#4
Thanks, Eric and Martin.
Eric, i checked the gallery and there's no Laphria sobria in it. Should i add this to the gallery? Thanks.
Posted by pwalter on 03-06-2010 08:07
#5
orionmystery wrote:
Thanks, Eric and Martin.
Eric, i checked the gallery and there's no Laphria sobria in it. Should i add this to the gallery? Thanks.
I vote for triple YES ! We have not many flies from regions outside Europe!
Walter
Posted by orionmystery on 03-06-2010 08:28
#6
Thanks, Walter. Submitted :)
Posted by Galeodes33 on 03-06-2010 08:33
#7
Amazing pics;)!