Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanus sudeticus ?
#1
Hello,
Could anyone confirm (or object to) T.sudeticus ?
Any other suggestions ?
Photo in the S-W of France.
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Dimitri GEYSTOR : France : 1/8/2006 : Monsegur : 47150
altitude : 200 - taille : 25 mm mesur?e
ref=12181
Dimitri GEYSTOR : France : 1/8/2006 : Monsegur : 47150
altitude : 200 - taille : 25 mm mesur?e
ref=12182
Thank you,
Dimitri
Posted by
Zeegers on 05-08-2006 17:03
#2
woah!
So black and white, it is T. rectus, a species from France and Spain (mainly).
One of the most beautiful horseflies, in my opinion.
Theo Zeegers
#3
Yes, thanks Theo, I was also impressed. Size and elegance as well.
What makes it different from T.sudeticus, and visible on a photograph ? Forgive my question, as my entomological knowledge is very limited !
Dimitri
Posted by
Zeegers on 06-08-2006 11:49
#4
Have a look at the gallery.
T. sudeticus is more reddish on abdomen. It does have the central triangles, however, the lateral spots are lacking in sudeticus.
Theo
#5
Thanks Theo,
It takes your expert eye to see those differences.
Regards,
Dimitri
Posted by
Zeegers on 07-08-2006 10:59
#6
Well, it is difficult to see in the picture mentioned.
Sudeticus is really reddish on sides of abdomen, in most cases this is quite obvious.
theo
