Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae: Hybomitra nigricornis ♂

Posted by ESant on 31-01-2024 16:50
#1
Hello,

I photographed this fly near Passo San Nicolò (TN), Italy, 2250m a.s.l. on August 3rd 2023. I think it is a Tabanidae, but is it possible to identify its genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
Edited by ESant on 02-02-2024 11:04

Posted by ESant on 31-01-2024 16:50
#2
Photo 2:

Posted by ESant on 31-01-2024 16:51
#3
Photo 3:

Posted by ESant on 31-01-2024 16:51
#4
Photo 4:

Posted by Zeegers on 31-01-2024 21:45
#5
a high altitude male Hybomitra.
I need to work on this one.

Theo

Posted by Zeegers on 01-02-2024 17:27
#6
It is confusing, I'm not sure.

Theo

Posted by Zeegers on 01-02-2024 20:58
#7
It is the male of H. nigricornis, a boreo-alpine species, so that makes perfect sense.;


Theo

Posted by ESant on 02-02-2024 11:04
#8
Great! Thank you so much!