Posted by Christian Schulz on 19-01-2017 12:15
#1
Hi,
is it possible to ID this Bombyliidae?
France, Provence, Dept. Vaucluse, Ménerbes, 260 m, 2016-08-22.
TIA and regards
Christian
Edited by Christian Schulz on 19-01-2017 21:25
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 19-01-2017 18:22
#2
A female
Geron. But the genus is taxonomicly in state of chaos :o I wouldn't dare to venture a name of species... I gave up working with keys months ago. However, somebody well into Bombyliids might be able to say something...
EDIT: The situation doesn't seem to be as bad in France as it is in the Iberian Peninsula... Only 3 species recorded in France. This might be then the female of
Geron halteralis. However, don't take this as a proper ID. It is only tentative ;) A lateral picture showing the face more clearly would be of great help.
Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 19-01-2017 18:40
Posted by Christian Schulz on 19-01-2017 21:24
#3
Hi Piluca,
thanks for your explanation and the ID! Unfortunately I've got just this one picture, so I cannot help you out there.
Best regards
Christian