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Cophinopoda sp.
About an inch long (+/- 2.5 cm). Obviously Diptera, and most likely a member of the Family Asilidae or a relation thereof. (According to a friend) Update: Cophinopoda oldroydi or C. chinensis. The only difference is the shape of the male genitalia. Thanks goes to beaker98 for the point in the right direction! =}
Low-lying foliage, gardens.
Spotted on Jul 23, 2013
Submitted on Jul 23, 2013
6 Comments
Good point. Done! =}
Good job on the ID. I think you've got it. I would probably make it "Cophinopoda sp." for the scientific name though. As you say a microscope is required for further accuracy.
I got it narrowed down as far as I could and updated it. Cheers, beaker98!
Thanks, guys. I'll check into the Robber Fly possibility. :-)
Stunning photos Audie. Thanks for sharing this.
This appears to be a species of Robber Fly (Asilidae). Amazing photos!