Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae all black except the eyes (5 pics)
Posted by Rupert Huber on 13-06-2025 19:50
#1
Hi everyone!
What is this? Looks like
Hybomitra, but totally black, without triangles or any spots on the abdomen, Significantly smaller than all the
H. auripila, whose local population rapidly decreased during my stay (and also smaller than
H. micans from a few days ago, as well as much less hairy).
14 mm long (see last picture)
13.6.2025, Germany, Upper Bavaria, near summit of Mt. Hochfelln, 1650 m a.s.l., coordinates 47.76116,12.55944
Posted by Rupert Huber on 13-06-2025 19:50
#2
2nd pic
Posted by Rupert Huber on 13-06-2025 19:51
#3
3rd pic
Posted by Rupert Huber on 13-06-2025 19:51
#4
4th pic
Posted by Rupert Huber on 13-06-2025 19:51
#5
5th pic
Posted by libor on 13-06-2025 20:17
#6
Black body, all black legs, blackish palpi: it seems to be H. aterrima.
I wish to have this species in my collection someday...
Libor
Posted by Rupert Huber on 14-06-2025 06:56
#7
Hi Libor!
Thanks a lot! How sure are you?
No wonder I couldn't find it in Theo's book - out of area.
Posted by libor on 14-06-2025 07:39
#8
The only similar is H. caucasica with yellowosh brown palpi covered by pale hairs and with its face covered by light hairs...
Libor
Posted by Rupert Huber on 14-06-2025 08:49
#9
Sounds good, thanks again!