Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanid from central Spain
Posted by Rafael on 29-07-2015 17:57
#1
Hello,
Pictured this tabanid in Sierra de Ayllon (Segovia) Central Spain at 1300 mts., during beginning of July 2015.
Open grassland pastures. Sheep grazing in the area. Size about 15 mm.
Pleased to receive Id.
Thnks in advance.
Rafa
Edited by Rafael on 29-07-2015 18:11
Posted by Zeegers on 29-07-2015 19:09
#2
Any other angle available ?
Theo
Posted by Rafael on 29-07-2015 19:48
#3
Only have a frontal view of the insect. Don't know if it may help.
Thnks a lot anyway.
Rafa
Posted by Zeegers on 30-07-2015 08:13
#4
Yes,mthatbhelps.
It is a member of the Tabanus glaucopis group, either castellanus or exclusus.
Difficult to judge the width of frontal stripe from this angle.
Theo
Posted by Rafael on 30-07-2015 21:22
#5
Thanks very much for your help. Theo.
Rafael