Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae (Anthrax ?) from Sicily

Posted by Amedeo Falci on 28-06-2009 21:30
#1
Hello everybody

It's a diptera belonging to Bombyliidae family. Could this be Anthrax or is it from another genus?
Can you please give me the specific id?

Location: Caltanissetta, central Sicily, Italy,
Altitude: 500 mt
Date: June, 21 th 2009
Size: About 7 mm long.

Bye
Amedeo

Photo n.1/2

Posted by Amedeo Falci on 28-06-2009 21:32
#2
Photo n.2/2

Posted by David Gibbs on 30-06-2009 09:50
#3
Anthrax aethiops

Posted by Amedeo Falci on 30-06-2009 16:54
#4
Hi David,
Thanks for your help

Amedeo