Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Amazing Bombyliidae

Posted by Isidro on 10-07-2011 18:16
#1
Giant Anthracinae, it's VERY big!!!!!!!!!!! I suppose that could be near Thyridanthrax or Exoprosopa.
Photographed today on dry steppes of Monegros region, NE Spain.

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You can compare here the size with a Graphosoma semipunctatum:
img39.imageshack.us/img39/8504/imgp2134n.jpg

I also need help for concrete more these two Bombyliidae:

http://www.diptera.info/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=39809

Thanks!
Isidro

Posted by Isidro on 12-07-2011 05:21
#2
Nobody? :|

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 12-07-2011 20:50
#3
Exoprosopa sp.
Cross vein rr present.

Posted by Isidro on 13-07-2011 03:58
#4
Thanks! I have at least the genus! Now wil be easier to tell the species maybe?

Posted by Isidro on 13-07-2011 04:07
#5
Comparing with the gallery photos, it could be Exoprosopa grandis? Please confirm it!
Thanks!

Posted by Cesa on 13-07-2011 05:27
#6
I agree!