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 Which Philipomyia?
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| BeJoCo |
Posted on 02-08-2025 08:23
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Three weeks ago, I was able to photograph this horsefly. Philipomyia aprica seems very likely. But from what I've read, they're said to be found in the high mountains above 2,000 m above sea level. The more southerly native Philipomyia graeca looks somewhat different in my opinion. Who knows more? Size: approx. 15 mm (+) Date found: July 9, 2025 Habitat found: open, sunny forest (hiking) trail on a ridge, herbaceous layer and shrubs, with forest surroundings Location found: low mountain ridge between Lake Milstätter See and the Drau Valley, approx. 700 m above sea level BeJoCo attached the following image:  [136.54Kb] Best regards Bernd |
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| BeJoCo |
Posted on 02-08-2025 08:24
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Second picture
BeJoCo attached the following image:  [149.05Kb] Best regards Bernd |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 02-08-2025 14:31
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19206 Joined: 21.07.04 |
Yes, clearly aprica. Not sure about your source, but occurs at this altitude no problem. Theo |
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| BeJoCo |
Posted on 02-08-2025 17:27
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Hello Theo, Thanks for your identification. I read the English Wikipedia, as there was nothing in the German one. (Maybe a 0 too many?  )Best regards Bernd Best regards Bernd |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 03-08-2025 08:07
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19206 Joined: 21.07.04 |
HI bernd, the ONLY source is THE BOOK https://jeugdbondsuitgeverij.nl/product/families-of-flies-with-three-pulvilli/  |
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| BeJoCo |
Posted on 06-08-2025 15:14
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Hi Theo, thanks for the Link. Best regards Bernd |
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