Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Kefalonian Tabanid
Posted by SteveC on 12-03-2009 00:47
#1
Another image I took during my 2005 holiday to this Greek Island. I first thought it was a bee-fly but have been assured it's a Tabanid of some sort. Any idea as to Genus and/or species?
See the image here:
TIA.
Steve.
Edited by ChrisR on 12-03-2009 20:37
Posted by Zeegers on 12-03-2009 20:33
#2
Male Philipomyia spec. either aprica or graeca.
Given the locality, I'd expect graeca.
Theo
Posted by SteveC on 13-03-2009 11:14
#3
Many thanks Zeegers, that's great! My friend was on holiday in Mugla Privince SE Turkey last year and photographed a similar looking fly as it was having lunch on his leg! Is that likely to be either of those two species also? [If necessary I can obtain a pic].
And thanks Chris for enabling the image within the post - I tried but it wouldn't show up. I had it below the threshold kb limit?!
Cheers,
Steve.
Posted by Zeegers on 14-03-2009 09:07
#4
Steve, post the pic, we will see.
Theo
Posted by SteveC on 14-03-2009 22:46
#5
OK Theo, thanks. Here it is [hopefully!]
Edited by SteveC on 14-03-2009 22:53
Posted by Zeegers on 15-03-2009 12:07
#6
Philipomyia graeca indeed, the female
Theo
Posted by SteveC on 15-03-2009 18:45
#7
Many thanks Theo. My friend will be pleased to be able to put a name to the insect that almost made him anaemic;) That's real dedication - getting a shot for ID while leaving it to feast on your leg!!