Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae

Posted by Stephen Plummer on 25-06-2009 15:09
#1

Does the eye pattern at the top of the eyes make this Tabanus miki rather than Tabanus bromius?

A medium-sized horsefly found today near Woburn Estate, Bedfordshire, UK.

Thanks for your help.

Posted by Stephen Plummer on 21-01-2010 19:18
#2

Still trying to find out what this is...has anyone got any ideas?

Posted by Zeegers on 21-01-2010 21:45
#3

Yes

bromius no doubt

miki male has the head much larger and with long hairs on occiput


Theo

Posted by Stephen Plummer on 21-01-2010 22:25
#4

Thanks so much, Theo - that's really helpful.