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Tabanus bromius? => confirmed
Siegfried Rudolf
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Posted on 03-08-2023 22:59
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Hello everyone,

is it possible to determine this horsefly. I photographed it today in southwest Germany on the banks of a creek. I estimate the size at 15 to 17 mm. Is it perhaps Tabanus bromius? Many thanks for your help.

Greetings Siggi
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Yes, straightforward male T. bromius. Nice pictures .

Theo
 
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Hi Theo,

thank you very much.

Greetings Siggi
 
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