Thread subject: Diptera.info :: [Bombylius major] Bombylius sp

Posted by Arthropa on 17-04-2005 21:11
#1

Hello,

Let's see if there are some Bombyliidae specialist ! :D

This one is from Macon (Burgundy, France).

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Wingspan 20 mm - 2nd April 2005

It looks like Bombylius major to me, but there are probably some other species I don't know which may look that way ?

Is it possible to determine Bombylius species from photos ?

Thanks !

Edited by Arthropa on 10-03-2007 00:22

Posted by Mark van Veen on 21-04-2005 13:03
#2

Is indeed a Bombylius major. There are not too many Bombylius with a dark front wing margin and clear wings beyond. In this case the dark front margin is entire (end part is not disconnected), pointing to major.

Posted by Arthropa on 21-04-2005 20:04
#3

Thanks, Mark !