Thread subject: Diptera.info :: T.rex, large fly from Queensland
Posted by Trev on 14-03-2009 06:51
#1
These large flies are hanging around a patch of bare sandy ground near my house. They fly with a very tail down attitude and when I processed the photos I notice that in the side on view the front legs are very reduced, like a T.rex. About an inch long they fly quite slowly and land often but don't let me get close for better shots unfortunately. All help appreciated
Posted by Trev on 14-03-2009 06:52
#2
Another view
Posted by Trev on 14-03-2009 06:53
#3
And another
Posted by Zeegers on 14-03-2009 09:05
#4
Very nice pictures !
It is a Bombyliidae.
Thyridanthrax rex ? (just kidding)
Theo
Posted by David Gibbs on 14-03-2009 13:56
#5
Ligyra satyrus Fab.
http://www.brisba...BeeFly.htm
I have also seen the Holotype so can confirm the accuracy of this above web-page
Posted by Trev on 14-03-2009 21:38
#6
Thanks David and Theo, much appreciated