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new robberfy with capture
gogo5760
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Posted on 27-12-2018 15:46
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Hi!
This robberfly (Asilidae) I also dedected in Greece, Chalkidike, peninsula Sithonia; main sea level on 23rd of May 2018.
It has captured another fly! Is there a determination possible? I hope.

Many thanks in advance!
b.r.
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Hi,

gogo5760 wrote:
It has captured another fly! Is there a determination possible?


Sarcophaga s.l. I think, Sarcophagidae. Closer ID seldom possible.
Edited by Juergen Peters on 27-12-2018 17:24
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Jürgen

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I feared it!
Many thanks Jürgen
 
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The asilid is Philonicus cf albiceps
Greetings,

Reinoud

Field guide to the robber flies of the Netherlands and Belgium: https://www.jeugdbondsuitgeverij.nl/product/field-guide-to-the-robberflies-of-the-netherlands-and-belgium/

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Philonicus cf albiceps

Many thanks!!

b.r.
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