Thread subject: Diptera.info :: alpine horse fly

Posted by Carnifex on 01-08-2018 22:30
#1
Hi,

what Tabanid have I seen here?
Seen in Juli in the Zillertal Alps at >2000m a.s.l

Cheers,
Lorin

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Posted by Zeegers on 03-08-2018 11:47
#2
Very likely Hybomitra aterrima.

Theo

Posted by Carnifex on 05-08-2018 11:07
#3
Thanks Theo.

In the gallery, there are only entries under H. auripila. Is its actual status that of a subspecies of H. aterrima or a full species?

Posted by Zeegers on 05-08-2018 12:59
#4
Auripila is currently considered as a variety of aterrima.


Theo

Posted by Carnifex on 05-08-2018 13:10
#5
ok thanks again, so I was wondering, as no aterrima pics are in the gallery, whether this observation can be added, or is the ID not that safe?

Posted by Zeegers on 05-08-2018 15:50
#6
To be dead sure, I would like a dorsal view.

Theo