Thread subject: Diptera.info :: An Asilid Hymenopteran mimic from Cyprus.
Posted by Alan Outen on 03-04-2012 18:15
#1
As indicated in my previous posting I have recently returned from northern Cyprus where this little stunner was among the flies I managed to photograph. At a first glance I thought it was going to be a Hymenopteran but with only one pair of wings and halteres what a brilliant mimic it is. The specimen which I have retained is about 8mm long. It was found on 30 March near Avtepe. Any suggestions on identification would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks
Alan
Edited by Alan Outen on 03-04-2012 19:55
Posted by Alan Outen on 03-04-2012 18:15
#2
here is a dorsal view.......
Posted by Alan Outen on 03-04-2012 18:16
#3
and here is another......
Posted by ChrisR on 03-04-2012 19:21
#4
Looks like Asilidae to me - change the title to attract the experts ;)
Posted by andyj on 03-04-2012 20:17
#5
Looks a bit
pycnopogon-like to me.
Posted by Alan Outen on 04-04-2012 15:23
#6
Many thanks to you both. Hopefully an Asilid specialist might be able to add to this.
Alan
Posted by Quaedfliegh on 05-10-2015 20:06
#7
Maybe more an Asilid fanatic than an expert, but i think this could well be P. mixtus