Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hybomitra sp

Posted by crex on 15-05-2007 23:27
#1

Date: 2007-MAY-05
Location: Midwest Sweden (Dalsland)
Habitat: Garden, resting on a tree

Some Tabanus sp I think. Unfortunately the fly got scared off by a nosy ant so I only have this single photo. I'm thankful for any help with ID!

Edit: Subject changed (Dark male Tabanid)

Edited by crex on 16-05-2007 16:48

Posted by Tony T on 15-05-2007 23:54
#2

Cant't ID it but looks more like a Hybomitra than a Tabanus

Posted by Zeegers on 16-05-2007 16:11
#3

I agree, a male Hybomitra.

Impossible to ID from photo.
However, given time and locality, H. lurida male is quite likely.
Photo is consistent with this tentaive ID.

Theo Zeegers

Posted by crex on 16-05-2007 16:47
#4

Thank you T & T!