Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae, Hybomitra? ==> Hybomitra bimaculata f. bisignata
Posted by HugoB on 04-08-2016 21:03
#1
Hello everyone,
For my first post on
diptera.info, I propose a Tabanidae found in Northern France (28/05/2016), in an arborescent swamp (Alnus glutinosa, Salix, ...).
I tried different keys.
The French one seems too old.
The Hungarian one brings me to Tabanus tropicus bisignatus = Hybomitra bimaculata bisignata
The English one is... wierd. The key suppose that the specimen is partly orange, to say later that it can have no trace of this color, it's a bit confusing.
So, my last word will be Hybomitra bimaculata bisignata.
I'll attach better pics if I can.
Edited by HugoB on 05-08-2016 08:58
Posted by HugoB on 04-08-2016 21:08
#2
Face
Posted by HugoB on 04-08-2016 21:11
#3
Antenna
Posted by Zeegers on 05-08-2016 06:53
#4
Welcome !
Yes, that is indeed the f. bisignata of Hybomitra bimaculata.
Try the dutch key ! (Zeegers & van Haaren, 2000).
Theo
Posted by HugoB on 05-08-2016 08:50
#5
Great! Spent some time on this one, I was even wondering if it was the correct genus
And your key might be a good reason for me to start learning dutch :D
Thank you!
Posted by Steve Crellin on 05-08-2016 14:22
#6
Is the Dutch key available anywhere? Various searches have drawn a blank.
Steve
Posted by Zeegers on 05-08-2016 14:49
#7
It is sold out and the publisher refuses a reprint.
He is no longer interested in this kind of work
Pity.
Maybe you need to complain with him: KNNV Uitgeverij, Utrecht
Theo