Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Unknown Tabanidae from France

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-05-2007 17:27
#1
Hello,
this nice Tabanidae was found in a rather boggy woodland near Paris.
Size ~ 10 mm - Date : May 12 2007.
Any idea ?

Thx in advance.

Photo #1 :

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 18-05-2007 17:27
#2
Photo # 2 :
Edited by Stephane Lebrun on 18-05-2007 17:29

Posted by ChrisR on 18-05-2007 17:34
#3
Chrysops caecutiens? Smile

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 19-05-2007 18:26
#4
Thanks Chris.
Can anyone confirm the species ?


Regards.

Posted by Zeegers on 21-05-2007 17:32
#5
yes.
The male
The female looking quite different.

(Chris: picking up on horseflies as well ?)

Theo Zeegers

Posted by Stephane Lebrun on 21-05-2007 19:24
#6
Thanks a lot. Smile