Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae

Posted by aleix on 12-09-2005 23:53
#1

Hi,

This photo was taken in mid June near Girona, in Catalonia
Can anyone help with the id?

Thx in advanced!

Aleix Comas
www.diptera.info/forim/5-0709-1.jpg

Posted by Zeegers on 24-09-2005 21:06
#2

This is Philipomyia aprica, a common species in the southern European hills and mountains.

The colours of the eyes, without bands !, are a good indicator of the genus. The second species, Ph. graeca, is much more yellow.


Nice picture, by the way.


Theo Zeegers

Posted by aleix on 26-09-2005 15:40
#3

Thank you very much!

Aleix Comas