Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae - Diachelacera cf. crocata - from Panama - Altos de Campana
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 27-12-2008 12:29
#1
Hi
This photo was taken by Artour, in Panama in 20th AUgust 2008. Which tabanid is it? Theo, can you recognize this one?
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 29-12-2008 16:57
Posted by Zeegers on 28-12-2008 17:09
#2
That won't be easy, but I'll give it a try.
Note the strongly bifurcated antenna, so it must be in Diachlorini. That gives me a headstart....
Theo
Posted by Zeegers on 29-12-2008 09:58
#3
It is somewhere in or near the genus Dichelacera.
It should be obvious to the experts:
I can't find Dichelacera or lookalikes with completely dark wings from Panama.
Theo
Posted by Zeegers on 29-12-2008 14:49
#4
I have been fooled by the light. The wings are not completely dark, the base is clear (but difficult to see).
So this is 100 % Diachelacera and the species is nearby crocata
Theo
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 29-12-2008 16:56
#5
Thanks, Theo. :) Another beauty from Panama this tabanid.