Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae - Geron halteralis

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-10-2007 17:04
#1
Hi

* locality - Montesinho - Bragan?a - PORTUGAL
* date - 2007.10.01
* size - 7 mm (medium fly)
* habitat - openland
* substrate - resting on dry grass.



I was baffled to realize that I spotted a Bombyliid in cold weather in final afternoon. It was cold - about 15 ?C.
This is by sure the most late Bombyliid I've ever seen. Is it usual?

Geron sp. I think. Very beautiful fly!
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 03-10-2007 20:10

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-10-2007 17:12
#2
another..

Posted by David Gibbs on 03-10-2007 19:09
#3
probably Geron halteralis. many beeflies are well known to appear in early spring when still cold, less is known about autumn activity but i am not surprised you are finding them in October

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-10-2007 19:14
#4
for me, this bombyliid was a surprise. I didn't expect to find one during this month. awkward
Even I found many Phasia (tachinidae like warmer temperatures) very near this bombyliid.
Montesinho is a very good place for Asilidae, Tabanidae, specially. The best place I found so far for these families.