Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae from... Gabon!! - Tabanus cf. secedens

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 22-09-2007 11:35
#1
Hi


This photo was taken by Axel Rouvin, that grants me to show the photo. He want to know the species that this fly can belong... It was taken on 15 Aug. 2007 in Estuaire - Gabon. It is very distinctive and a beautiful tabanid.
Maybe, Theo you know this one.
Some kind of Tabanus, I think... Theo ? Smile




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ps this photo was granted to use in gallery! Grin
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 24-09-2007 00:51

Posted by Zeegers on 22-09-2007 16:11
#2
IF it's ove 14 mm., I would say

Male Tabanus secedens

Common species in western and central Africa.

Great picture


Theo

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 22-09-2007 17:42
#3
Thanks! It seems to be that size.

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 22-09-2007 21:57
#4
Theo, Axel told to me that this fly had that size you told. Wink

And he authorized to use this photo for gallery. Smile

Posted by Zeegers on 23-09-2007 09:33
#5
The ID is tentative, since it's a male, and I have only females.
Nevertheless, I'm pretty confident it is secedens or close relative.


Theo