Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae

Posted by Urs on 25-02-2007 17:43
#1

who can help to identify?

Foto: Switzerland, Hohtenn VS, 1080m NN, 06.08.06

Thank you for any help.

Regards
Urs

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 25-02-2007 18:37
#2

Well, it seems like a species of Villa to me, but I'm sure David can tell you more when he's online!
greetings,

Posted by Urs on 25-02-2007 22:14
#3

Hi Gerard,

then we will wait on David, thank you for your answer.

Regards
Urs

Posted by David Gibbs on 26-02-2007 12:34
#4

a very nice photo of a male Villa of the hottentotta-panisca group. i suspect it might be modesta but would need the specimen to be sure (and even then might not be).

Posted by Urs on 26-02-2007 13:24
#5

Hi David,

thanks a lot for your help. I am sorry, i have only this foto and no specimen for the exact determination. Perhaps some informations about the location can help.
Hohtenn is a very hot place in the Canton Wallis on the southern side of the alps.

Best regards
Urs