Africa Wild

Toko wrote:viewtopic.php?f=247&t=3271&p=149404#p149404

I think, this is a wrong ID

Me too. Doesn't seem to match the description. This is a confusing bunch to sort through. I'll do some more research into the possibilities you posted for my robber fly. Thanks for the links!

Subject: Backyard wildlife

BluTuna wrote:The lack of traffic in Jo'burg at this time of the year is great. It allows me to get home before it gets dark!

A Stink Bug or False Stink Bug.

Coenomorpha nervosa nymph

Woolly Bee Fly ?
Systoechus sp.?


Oct. KTP

wow it's beautifull, both Fly (if it's one) and photo and flower

I think it's a pretty good ID, ExFmem

Thyreus delumbatus?
Family Apidae

Please confirm.




Oct. KTP

I thought this was a queen ant of some sort, but then came across this species of fly that is described as "…small, easily recognized by their ant-like appearance, constricted waist of abdomen, and almost spherical head…"

Black Scavenger Fly Paratoxapoda sp.
Family Sepsidae


Oct. KTP

What do you wise ones think

Some more IDs needed....



And a bug.

ExFmem wrote:Thyreus delumbatus?
Family Apidae

Please confirm.




Oct. KTP

There are some look alikes in the genus Thyreus brachyaspis and Thyreus calceatus do also occur in the area

Perhaps you make it a "possibly"?

Cool photos

BluTuna wrote:Some more IDs needed....

A Small Minnow Mayfly?

One of the Baetid Mayflies, Ephemeroptera: Baetidae