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 Fly with "floral" wings
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| lynkos |
Posted on 01-09-2006 13:18
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I photographed this very distinctive fly with "floral pattern" wings yesterday on the edge of a drinking trough for cattle in an oak wood near Rome (Italy). It was about 10 mm long. Unfortunately it only gave me time for this one photograph, but it is so unusual, perhaps it is enough. Thanks, Sarah. |
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| Nikita Vikhrev |
Posted on 01-09-2006 13:34
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Hi Sarah. I think it is male of Haematopota sp., Tabanidae. Nikita Nikita Vikhrev - Zool Museum of Moscow University |
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| jorgemotalmeida |
Posted on 01-09-2006 13:46
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Nikita Vikhrev wrote: Hi Sarah. I think it is male of Haematopota sp., Tabanidae. Nikita What a fly! Is it fly that appears in avatar of Tony Irwin?  They have such pattern in the eyes! |
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| lynkos |
Posted on 01-09-2006 15:43
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It was really beautiful and I just wish it had stayed longer so that I could take more photos. Thanks Nikita for the ID, Sarah. |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 01-09-2006 15:44
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Yes, it is Haematopota that is my avatar, but I have the female with the pretty eyes and sharp mouthparts!  The males do not bite, and only the lower quarter of their eyes is marked. The upper facets are enlarged and plain-coloured.
Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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