Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae male, W-Hu, July 2009

Posted by pwalter on 21-01-2010 21:58
#1

And finally a Tabanus from 2009, near ake Balaton but in a forest. Thanks in advance!

Posted by Zeegers on 22-01-2010 10:09
#2

That's too difficult

Might be the male of Philipomyia aprica,


Theo

Posted by pwalter on 23-01-2010 00:18
#3

Thank You, maybe these photos help:

Posted by pwalter on 23-01-2010 00:18
#4

2

Posted by pwalter on 23-01-2010 00:19
#5

3

Posted by Zeegers on 23-01-2010 10:07
#6

That helps

You were right from the beginning: it is a male Tabanus

T. tergestinus comes in mind, but it should have 2-3 green bands on lower eye. Often difficult to see. In high lights you should be able to see remnants of these bands.

Theo

Posted by Zeegers on 23-01-2010 10:08
#7

Actually, on the last pic, you can see traces of 1 band.

If there is really only one, it can't be tergestinus.

Hope you understand and can check.


Theo

Posted by pwalter on 23-01-2010 18:22
#8

Dear Theo, I think when flash angle is good, You can see 2 slighlty visible bands. I put a little contras on it:

Posted by Zeegers on 23-01-2010 20:36
#9

Yes, I see them

So tergestinus it is.


Theo

Posted by pwalter on 23-01-2010 23:38
#10

Thank You very much. I'll show the photos in DI gallery and the Gallery of Xespok with You as identificator :)