Thread subject: Diptera.info :: spider with large unidentified fly
Posted by Ecooper on 14-08-2012 02:53
#1
Hi all,
Below is a photo I want to post on my blog tonight. I know that the spider is a [very ambitious] long-jawed orb weaver spider (
Metellina sp.), but I don't know what kind of fly it has caught. Any help would be very much appreciated.
Cheers,
EC
www.macrocritters.wordpress.com
spider and prey 3_filtered copyright Ernie Cooper 2012 sm for post by
ernie.cooper, on Flickr
Edited by Ecooper on 14-08-2012 03:26
Posted by ChrisR on 14-08-2012 07:43
#2
Where in the world was the fly seen? ;)
Posted by Tony Irwin on 14-08-2012 09:24
#3
Could be
Rhagio tringarius (assuming it's in Europe)
Posted by Ecooper on 14-08-2012 15:53
#4
I'm so sorry...I completely forgot to give location info!
The animals were photographed on Deas Island just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Cheers,
EC
www.macrocritters.wordpress.com
Posted by Ecooper on 16-08-2012 15:47
#5
No ideas at all?
Cheers,
EC
www.macrocritters.wordpress.com
Posted by Gnats2meetu on 16-08-2012 15:55
#6
Def a Rhagionid anyway as Tony said, repost as Unknown Rhagionidae?
Edited by Gnats2meetu on 16-08-2012 15:56
Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-08-2012 18:13
#7
Apparently Rhagio tringarius has been introduced to North America, where it is now widespread, so likely to be that species, I'd say
Posted by Ecooper on 17-08-2012 04:04
#8
Tony Irwin wrote:
Apparently Rhagio tringarius has been introduced to North America, where it is now widespread, so likely to be that species, I'd say
That's it! I looked up the species and sure enough Rhagio tringarius has been introduced to British Columbia and there are lots of photos available that confirm the identification.
Thanks everyone!!!
EC
www.macrocritters.wordpress.com