Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Atylotus rusticus?
Posted by Gerard Scholte on 24-07-2008 12:16
#1
Is it the right species?
Found in the Netherlands, Tielerwaard, Tuil, meadows clay between the rivers.
23 july 2008 on Heracleum sphondilium.
Gerard Scholte
Posted by Gerard Scholte on 24-07-2008 12:17
#2
Another photograph
Posted by Zeegers on 24-07-2008 16:20
#3
THAT IS SPECTACULAIR !!
This species was considered extinct in The Netherlands.
You found it again in its old habitat and locality, Betuwe.
Latest record 1982.
Theo
Posted by Tony T on 24-07-2008 18:58
#4
Zeegers wrote:
THAT IS SPECTACULAIR !!
This species was considered extinct in The Netherlands.
You found it again in its old habitat and locality, Betuwe.
Latest record 1982.
Theo
Even a s a NA tabanid enthusiast I find this exciting:D
Posted by Gerard Scholte on 18-08-2008 19:47
#5
This day I found this photograph. Is it also Atylotus rusticus (female)?
I made this photograph 16-07- 2004 in my garden 25 m from the place this year.
Gerard Scholte
Edited by Gerard Scholte on 18-08-2008 21:38
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 18-08-2008 20:56
#6
truly amazing fly. Congrats for the spectacular discovery. :D
woman! LOL :) Sorry, I couldn't resist. :D
Posted by Zeegers on 19-08-2008 20:04
#7
Start a dipterological park, you might become rich
(yes, a female rusticus).
Theo