Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Peru Asilidae - Eraxasilus sp.
Posted by jgruber111 on 10-11-2019 22:14
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Found at Las Piedras Amazon Center in Madre de Dios region in southeastern Peru on 7.IX.2019. Female Eraxasilus?
Edited by jgruber111 on 19-12-2019 13:16
Posted by jgruber111 on 10-11-2019 22:15
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Another view.
Posted by jgruber111 on 10-11-2019 22:15
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Another view.
Posted by Eric Fisher on 13-12-2019 19:15
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Yes, Eraxasilus sp., female. Note the armature of bristles anteroventrally on femur2 -- which seem typical of this genus. This is similar to E. gerion but really need a male to make that ID.
Posted by jgruber111 on 19-12-2019 13:19
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Thanks Eric. Surprisingly I was able to get close to the females of this species. The males wouldn't let me get anywhere close. Way too wary!