Robber Fly on Twig - Zabrops wilcoxi

Moved

Moved from Laphystiinae.

… Martin Hauser, 27 May, 2008 - 1:50pm

Moved

Moved from Cyrtopogon.

… Andy Calderwood, 27 May, 2008 - 9:24am

Moved

Moved from Robber Flies.

… Andy Calderwood, 5 May, 2008 - 12:02pm

Looks

Like a Cyrtopogon, and, of course, CA has a shocking number in that genus. California gives me a robber headache. I like seeing the shots though. Heteropogon have a thinner looking antenna.

… Herschel Raney, 2 May, 2008 - 3:30pm

Thanks

For the ID. You're right. We do have an awful lot of Asilids in CA. They always catch my eye, so I anticipate adding many new shots this season.

… Andy Calderwood, 5 May, 2008 - 12:00pm

Zabrops, not Cyrtopogon.

This fly is Zabrops wilcoxi (the genus is related to Laphystia). Zabrobs wilcoxi is endemic to California, and is found both along the Pacific Coast and in the Central Valley.

… Eric Fisher, 24 May, 2008 - 8:02pm

Excellent

Thanks so much.

… Andy Calderwood, 27 May, 2008 - 9:23am