Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae or bombyliidae?

Posted by Xema on 16-07-2009 11:08
#1
I am unable to distinguish...

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Was photographed in southern Spain near to a river.

Thanks in advance for your ID.

Posted by Tony T on 16-07-2009 22:22
#2
Wing venation is not clear but I vote for Tabanidae; I will guess Pangonius sp.

Posted by Zeegers on 17-07-2009 19:57
#3
Pangonius it is.
Two different specimens: first female, then male.


Theo

Posted by Xema on 18-07-2009 17:19
#4
Thanks guys, really admire your knowledge on diptera issues.