Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae female

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 24-05-2006 21:59
#1

Turkey, Antalia, 23 may, 10mm. Oviposing female.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 24-05-2006 22:02
#2

I think some Chrysops?

Posted by Zeegers on 25-05-2006 11:15
#3

Hi Nikita

well spoken!
A Chrysops indeed, ie. Ch. flavipes.
Belonging to the italicus/flavipes-group, easily recognized by the clear window in the discal cell.
Flavipes is the most common Chrysops species in Turkey, and it is a spring species.


Theo Zeegers

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 25-05-2006 20:44
#4

Thank you Theo.

Posted by Robert Nash on 26-05-2006 10:07
#5

Nice photos Nikita. But they always are. A specimen too.Photographer and biologist My !! Robert:p:p

Edited by Robert Nash on 26-05-2006 10:59