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Amazing Bombyliidae
Isidro
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Posted on 10-07-2011 18:16
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Giant Anthracinae, it's VERY big!!!!!!!!!!! I suppose that could be near Thyridanthrax or Exoprosopa.
Photographed today on dry steppes of Monegros region, NE Spain.

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You can compare here the size with a Graphosoma semipunctatum:
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I also need help for concrete more these two Bombyliidae:

http://www.diptera.info/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=39809

Thanks!
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Nobody? Frown
 
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Exoprosopa sp.
Cross vein rr present.
 
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Thanks! I have at least the genus! Now wil be easier to tell the species maybe?
 
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Comparing with the gallery photos, it could be Exoprosopa grandis? Please confirm it!
Thanks!
 
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I agree!
 
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