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Common red-legged robberfly - full body, Heesch, Netherlands Tentative species. This is definitely Dioctria sp. based on size, relative lack of hair, body build. Another key for this species are the dark thighs whilst front legs are orange/red and the antennae being relatively large compared to others in the genus. <br />
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Dioctria hyalipennis is an alternative candidate yet has a more clear white stripe across the abdomen, although some individuals may lack it, hence my doubt. Statistically, Dioctria rufipes is much more likely.<br />
<figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/96696/common_red-legged_robberfly_-_frontal_heesch_netherlands.html" title="Common red-legged robberfly - frontal, Heesch, Netherlands"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/2/96696_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=vSIjYtLFBOjcOLle7W8aZvpRWzI%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Common red-legged robberfly - frontal, Heesch, Netherlands Tentative species. This is definitely Dioctria sp. based on size, relative lack of hair, body build. Another key for this species are the dark thighs whilst front legs are orange/red and the antennae being relatively large compared to others in the genus. <br />
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Dioctria hyalipennis is an alternative candidate yet has a more clear white stripe across the abdomen, although some individuals may lack it, hence my doubt. Statistically, Dioctria rufipes is much more likely.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/96695/common_red-legged_robberfly_-_full_body_heesch_netherlands.html Common red-legged robberfly,Dioctria rufipes,Extreme Macro" /></a></figure> Dioctria rufipes,Extreme Macro,WeMacro Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Common red-legged robberfly - full body, Heesch, Netherlands

Tentative species. This is definitely Dioctria sp. based on size, relative lack of hair, body build. Another key for this species are the dark thighs whilst front legs are orange/red and the antennae being relatively large compared to others in the genus.

Dioctria hyalipennis is an alternative candidate yet has a more clear white stripe across the abdomen, although some individuals may lack it, hence my doubt. Statistically, Dioctria rufipes is much more likely.

Common red-legged robberfly - frontal, Heesch, Netherlands Tentative species. This is definitely Dioctria sp. based on size, relative lack of hair, body build. Another key for this species are the dark thighs whilst front legs are orange/red and the antennae being relatively large compared to others in the genus. <br />
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Dioctria hyalipennis is an alternative candidate yet has a more clear white stripe across the abdomen, although some individuals may lack it, hence my doubt. Statistically, Dioctria rufipes is much more likely.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/96695/common_red-legged_robberfly_-_full_body_heesch_netherlands.html Common red-legged robberfly,Dioctria rufipes,Extreme Macro

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  1. Tough ID, but I agree with your choice, for what it's worth ;P. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago

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''Dioctria rufipes'', the common red-legged robberfly, is a species of robber fly in the subfamily Dasypogoninae of the family Asilidae.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jun 27, 2020. Captured Jun 1, 2020 13:54.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/1.2
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 50mm