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 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