I think your 2nd beastie is a big Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus. This is a good find. The bold colors are thought to make it a mimic of a particular species of large spider wasp.
I think your 2nd beastie is a big Mydas fly, Mydas clavatus. This is a good find. The bold colors are thought to make it a mimic of a particular species of large spider wasp.