Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanus sudeticus ?
Posted by Dimitri Geystor on 04-08-2006 09:57
#1
Hello,
Could anyone confirm (or object to) T.sudeticus ?
Any other suggestions ?
Photo in the S-W of France.
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Dimitri GEYSTOR : France : 1/8/2006 : Monsegur : 47150
altitude : 200 - taille : 25 mm mesur?e
ref=12181
Dimitri GEYSTOR : France : 1/8/2006 : Monsegur : 47150
altitude : 200 - taille : 25 mm mesur?e
ref=12182
Thank you,
Dimitri
Posted by Zeegers on 05-08-2006 18:03
#2
woah!
So black and white, it is T. rectus, a species from France and Spain (mainly).
One of the most beautiful horseflies, in my opinion.
Theo Zeegers
Posted by Dimitri Geystor on 05-08-2006 20:43
#3
Yes, thanks Theo, I was also impressed. Size and elegance as well.
What makes it different from T.sudeticus, and visible on a photograph ? Forgive my question, as my entomological knowledge is very limited !
Dimitri
Posted by Zeegers on 06-08-2006 12:49
#4
Have a look at the gallery.
T. sudeticus is more reddish on abdomen. It does have the central triangles, however, the lateral spots are lacking in sudeticus.
Theo
Posted by Dimitri Geystor on 06-08-2006 21:43
#5
Thanks Theo,
It takes your expert eye to see those differences.
Regards,
Dimitri
Posted by Zeegers on 07-08-2006 11:59
#6
Well, it is difficult to see in the picture mentioned.
Sudeticus is really reddish on sides of abdomen, in most cases this is quite obvious.
theo
