is this Asilus sericeus? - Proctacanthus rufus

Moved

… Herschel Raney, 27 March, 2012 - 11:08am

Hmm

Looks like our Proctacanthus rufus. A clear stream lover in our area. It does occur in FL.

… Herschel Raney, 19 July, 2011 - 3:15pm

I had these as P.rufus . . .

http://www.thehibbitts.net/troy/photo/misc_arthropods/protacanthus_rufus.htm

I had the photos at the above link at Proctacanthus rufus - thought this bug was smaller and had a different structure and posture?

… Troy Hibbitts, 19 July, 2011 - 6:34pm

Those at

the link are both females. This is a male. I doubt any of the other Florida species have this appearance, but there are a few I have not seen.

… Herschel Raney, 20 July, 2011 - 10:15am

nice pix; all moved for expert att'n

to expedite identification, pls post your asilids here rather than in ID Request [and refer to this forum thread for more recommendations]
Moved from ID Request.

… v belov, 18 July, 2011 - 9:32am