Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae

Posted by Menko Vlaardingerbroek on 02-08-2008 19:09
#1

Is it possible to id this horse-fly? I am told it is not a Tabanus autumnalis, as I thought, because of the horizontal bar on the eye.

Posted by Menko Vlaardingerbroek on 02-08-2008 19:10
#2

Another photo:

Posted by Tony T on 02-08-2008 20:11
#3

T. bromius has a single band. But wait for Theo to comment for a positive ID.

Posted by Zeegers on 03-08-2008 09:13
#4

I agree.
Only maculicornis is similar, but much bluisher.


Theo

Posted by Menko Vlaardingerbroek on 03-08-2008 11:10
#5

Thanks, Tony and Theo.