Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Tabanus spec. ?

Posted by Volkmar on 06-06-2025 19:58
#1
Good evening,

today I was able to photograph this Tabanus near the Ruhr river. Does anyone know this species ?

Kind regards, Volkmar

Data: Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, D-59823 Arnsberg, 200 m, 6.6.2025.

Posted by Volkmar on 07-06-2025 11:21
#2
Looks like Tabanus bovinus, the pale giant horse-fly (slightly green eyes).
Best regards,
Volkmar
Edited by Volkmar on 07-06-2025 11:22

Posted by Zeegers on 07-06-2025 11:49
#3
But abdominal pattern is very different: male T. bromius

Check the book !

Theo

Posted by Volkmar on 07-06-2025 20:27
#4
Hello Theo, yes, thank you very much for your support.
Best regards,
Volkmar