Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae ID => Geron sp.

Posted by Christian Schulz on 19-01-2017 11:15
#1

Hi,

is it possible to ID this Bombyliidae?

France, Provence, Dept. Vaucluse, Ménerbes, 260 m, 2016-08-22.

TIA and regards
Christian

Edited by Christian Schulz on 19-01-2017 20:25

Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 19-01-2017 17:22
#2

A female Geron. But the genus is taxonomicly in state of chaos Shock I wouldn't dare to venture a name of species... I gave up working with keys months ago. However, somebody well into Bombyliids might be able to say something...

EDIT: The situation doesn't seem to be as bad in France as it is in the Iberian Peninsula... Only 3 species recorded in France. This might be then the female of Geron halteralis. However, don't take this as a proper ID. It is only tentative Wink A lateral picture showing the face more clearly would be of great help.

Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 19-01-2017 17:40

Posted by Christian Schulz on 19-01-2017 20:24
#3

Hi Piluca,

thanks for your explanation and the ID! Unfortunately I've got just this one picture, so I cannot help you out there.

Best regards
Christian