Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Turkish Tabanids II - Philipomyia

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 04-07-2009 12:40
#1
At the source of a small river water came out of a mountain where it formed small pools. Huge trees covered the pools. Above the pools flew several Philipomyia horseflies, which sometimes just dropped down into the water to drink. However, apparently they couldn't fly away.

Pinara, SW Turkey, alt 400 m.

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 04-07-2009 12:42
#2
Here's a hovering male. alt. 750 m, on the way to Gombe.

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 04-07-2009 12:46
#3
female in Quercus shrubs. On the way to Gombe, ca 1000 m altitude.

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 04-07-2009 12:50
#4
same female, dorsal view

Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 05-07-2009 21:43
#5
upSmile

Posted by Zeegers on 06-07-2009 20:45
#6
Reminds me of the beach boys


Excellent pics !!

All Ph. graeca (though the Turks probably object)


Theo