Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chrysops?

Posted by Sundew on 01-02-2008 00:06
#1
Hi,
Now I'd like to introduce my husband to you. He has a small companion on the neck, which behaved so well that we could hardly believe after learning more that it had been a Tabanid. We loved its green eyes! Now I know for sure the name of my husband, but I am not certain about that of the fly - perhaps Chrysops relictus? Location is the Island of Usedom in August.
Thanks for help, Sundew

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-02-2008 00:07
#2
Grin Chrysops is alright Grin
I know a place where I found hundreds of Chrysops. Shock

Posted by Andre on 01-02-2008 00:14
#3
relictus, female (she loves to suck)

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-02-2008 00:15
#4
which females don?t like to suck?? Pfft

Posted by Sundew on 01-02-2008 00:39
#5
She DIDN'T suck, however!! She just came for a photo. (Jorge's probable comment: Which beauties do not love to be photographed?)
Many thanks for the confirmation of the species!
Regards, Sundew

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-02-2008 00:42
#6
sundew, I was joking. Smile

Posted by Andre on 01-02-2008 00:43
#7
She's trying to... But distracted by the (handsome?) photographer maybe. It's unusual they stay put, while NOT sucking.
Oh, and forget Jorge, he's missing something I suppose... (yes, it's winter, no Tabanids... Pfft )

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-02-2008 00:48
#8
Sundew, it seems that the weather is good there. Smile