Posted by Susan R Walter on 25-07-2008 23:11
#1
The killer is a male
Empis tessellata (Empididae), but any ideas on what the Tipulid prey might be? From 9 May 2008, Indre et Loire, central France.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 26-07-2008 09:39
#2
Could be
Nephrotoma, Tipulidae. Tipuloid in any case.
Posted by Susan R Walter on 27-07-2008 04:24
#3
Ok - I understand from this that I cannot even be certain about the family. Worth a try - the most miserable looking prey is sometimes identified on the forum :p