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Holopogon sp. (female), 7-8 mm. South Spain.
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Photograph taken on 12 July, 2013, in terrace housing in urban areas, Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Apparent size with wings, about 7-8 mm

It reminds me one Asilidae. But with 7-8 mm, I think it is too small for it to be.

Thanks in advance for any help!
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This is an Asilid for sure, I think. There are small species, e. g. in Stichopogon (http://en.wikiped...gon_sp.jpg). Try to attract an Asilid expert!
 
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Sundew wrote:
This is an Asilid for sure, I think. There are small species, e. g. in Stichopogon (http://en.wikiped...gon_sp.jpg). Try to attract an Asilid expert!


I really appreciate the information you gave me.
I did not know it could exist asilidae of small size.
Hopefully an expert we can determine the species.

Best wishes from south of Spain.
 
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Hi Maherjos and Sundew,

Please let me add a little information to the genus identification of these very nicely photographed robber flies! The female specimen(s?) is definitely a sp. of Holopogon. As to exactly which sp., I can't say, as there are about a dozen possible Holopogon spp. in southern Spain.

Best regards,

Eric F.
 
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Eric Fisher wrote:
Hi Maherjos and Sundew,

Please let me add a little information to the genus identification of these very nicely photographed robber flies! The female specimen(s?) is definitely a sp. of Holopogon. As to exactly which sp., I can't say, as there are about a dozen possible Holopogon spp. in southern Spain.

Best regards,

Eric F.


I am very grateful for the information it gives us that immediately add to the title.
Do you think that with the exemplary in hand, a specialist of the genre, might come to know the species.?
Best wishes from Southern Spain.

José Marín
 
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