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Tabanidae; Chrysops
kurt
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Posted on 10-11-2009 19:52
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Is it possible to tell species of this black male Chrysops?
Perhaps relictus or caecutiens. Only this picture.

Photo from Skällsjön, Ångermanland, Sweden 62.56N 17.36 E 9 august 2009

Thanks for your help in advance

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Kurt Holmqvist
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libor
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Posted on 10-11-2009 20:07
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I would say caecutiens male, but wait for Theo. Libor
 
kurt
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Posted on 10-11-2009 20:20
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Thanks a lot Libor. Caecutiens was my first choise but my key is only for females.

Kurt Holmqvist
 
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I have my doubts.
The pleurae are completely black haired, so it seems. That would suggest Ch. sepulchralis.

Any info on the habitat ?


Theo
 
kurt
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Thanks for your both answers on my Tabanidaes.

This one was along a gravel road near a coniferous forest and a forest lake.

Thanks again
Kurt Holmqvist
 
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OK, the question is whether was present

peat bogs ?

stream ?


Theo
 
kurt
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Posted on 13-11-2009 16:07
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Thanks again theo

A very small stream (about 1,5 meters broad) with swampy forrest around.
Kurt
 
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