Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Tabanidae from France
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-05-2007 17:27
#1
Hello,
this nice Tabanidae was found in a rather boggy woodland near Paris.
Size ~ 10 mm - Date : May 12 2007.
Any idea ?
Thx in advance.
Photo #1 :
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-05-2007 17:27
#2
Photo # 2 :
Edited by Stephane Lebrun on 18-05-2007 17:29
Posted by ChrisR on 18-05-2007 17:34
#3
Chrysops caecutiens? :)
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 19-05-2007 18:26
#4
Thanks Chris.
Can anyone confirm the species ?
Regards.
Posted by Zeegers on 21-05-2007 17:32
#5
yes.
The male
The female looking quite different.
(Chris: picking up on horseflies as well ?)
Theo Zeegers
Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 21-05-2007 19:24
#6
Thanks a lot. :)