Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanus sudeticus or the like?

Posted by Sundew on 10-01-2008 20:52
#1
Hello,
This car cleaner I met in a small town on the Baltic Island of Usedom in August. It was the biggest fly I ever saw. My guess is Tabanus sudeticus - any better suggestions?
Sundew

Posted by Sundew on 10-01-2008 20:54
#2
More pics.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 10-01-2008 21:28
#3
great photos!
Tabanus male, yes. Theo will tell more.

Posted by Zeegers on 10-01-2008 21:46
#4
There is only one fly bigger than the male of Tabanus sudeticus with us,
and...

that's the female of Tabanus sudeticus.

Well shown male T. sudeticus, all features nicely visible.


Theo

Posted by Sundew on 10-01-2008 22:31
#5
Well, that's the optimum fly size for my pocket camera's autofocus - especially on a neutral background. If only all flies were that big!
Thanks for confirmation.
Sundew

Posted by Zeegers on 11-01-2008 11:27
#6
Pocket camera, with such a focus depth ? Amazing.

Theo

Posted by Andre on 11-01-2008 13:44
#7
Sometimes a car can come in handy Wink