Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Australian Tabanidae
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 05-03-2015 00:49
#1
Can anyone suggest a genus for this Tabanidae? Malaise trap, Townsville, Queensland.
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 05-03-2015 00:49
#2
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Posted by Zeegers on 05-03-2015 09:18
#3
So, Graeme,
The basicosta, are they bare or setulose as the basal part of the costa ?
Theo
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 05-03-2015 20:08
#4
Wing removed. I believe the basicosta is bare.
Edited by Graeme Cocks on 05-03-2015 20:09
Posted by Zeegers on 05-03-2015 20:22
#5
I'm in doubt, Graeme. Basicosta looks setulose in the second pic, but definitely not sure. You did not need to remove the wing, you can see it easily with wing. Now, in this last picture, I'm not sure what I am looking at.
Theo
Posted by Graeme Cocks on 05-03-2015 20:31
#6
OK understood. This is an old specimen though and the wings would not bend away from the body. I think we will leave it there. Maybe I will collect a fresh one. At least I have learnt where a basicosta should be. Thanks for your help.