Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae Seychelles - Tabanus/neavella albipectus?

Posted by James Wareing on 30-03-2025 07:21
#1

Seen on Desroches island, Seychelles. Any ID help most welcome.


Edited by James Wareing on 30-03-2025 07:30

Posted by Zeegers on 30-03-2025 08:42
#2

Interesting, but difficult tomsay.
We can't see the calli.
Locality and length of antenna support Neavella, which is definitely not Tabanus !


Theo

Posted by Zeegers on 30-03-2025 16:42
#3

Yes, it is Neavella albipectus. It looks darker than my specimens from Madagascar, but these have been in alkohol, that might explain it


Theo