Kiss of Death - Pogonosoma dorsatum with Cratichneumon sp. Prey

Found on a fallen pine at the edge of a hickory-oak dominant forest. Gordon County, Georgia, US. June 6, 2019.

Any ID help (on either) would be most appreciated! So far, the closest I can find (visually) on the robberfly is Pogonosoma dorsatum, but I'm definitely not skilled at IDing any diptera. :/

comments (9)

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

So far, Pogonosoma dorsatum is looking close on the robberfly? Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Looks like an excellent candidate! I checked Georgia robberflies and that one unique stands out, every detail seems to match. Great scene by the way! Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    Thank you, Ferdy. It is the only close I can find so far. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      I'd say go for it! Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        ID confirmed! Posted 6 years ago
      2. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Nice! Posted 6 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Cool!
Posted 6 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! I was hoping it had caught a yellowjacket, dangit! Still a very cool sight though! Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Hahaha! Too bad ;P Posted 6 years ago