Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae
Posted by Arthropa on 28-03-2007 22:18
#1
Hello everyone,
My opinion is this one should be a
Bombylius minor, but there is no pict in the gallery : do you agree ?
(Ahuy (Burgundy, France) - 14th may 2006)
Thanks for your help !
Posted by amalia_raluca on 28-03-2007 23:05
#2
to me is more bombylius cinerascens, but I don' t know very much about this family, so let the specialist talk.
best wishes,
amalia_raluca
Posted by David Gibbs on 29-03-2007 16:22
#3
although this is a lovely picture it does not show critical features adequately, i do not think it is either
minor or
cinerascens (no black hairs on abdomen or post occular). there are numerous species it could be so i cannot even hazzard a guess.
Posted by Arthropa on 29-03-2007 20:38
#4
Thanks, David, for your comment.
I unfortunately don't have any other view, so it will remain
Bombylius sp... ;)
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 29-03-2007 21:57
#5
bombylius major ? is it possible, Gibbs? But we cannot see the dorsal view to check it...
Posted by amalia_raluca on 29-03-2007 22:10
#6
as far as I know, B. major has a lot of black on the wings. but like I said before I don' t know very much about the family.
By the way can anybaody tell me if there is some kind or guide for this family?
Posted by Arthropa on 29-03-2007 22:29
#7
jorgemotalmeida wrote:
bombylius major ? is it possible, Gibbs? But we cannot see the dorsal view to check it...
Hi Jorge,
As Raluca told it,
B. major has remarkable brown patterns on wings, even on "not top views", which helps a lot for ID :
Best greetings,