Thread subject: Diptera.info :: male Tabanid with big head (2 pics)

Posted by Rupert Huber on 13-06-2010 09:13
#1

Hello to all!
Can anyone tell me what species this Tabanid is from? Its length should have been about 12mm.

Found 11.6.2010 in Austria, Salzburger Land, near Abtenau, Karalm at the "Tennengebirge", about 1000m asl.

Posted by Rupert Huber on 13-06-2010 09:13
#2

2nd pic

Posted by Zeegers on 21-06-2010 11:41
#3

Yes

Clearly the male of Tabanus maculicornis


Theo

Posted by Rupert Huber on 21-06-2010 18:49
#4

Thanks, Theo, I was hoping for you! :D

Posted by Zeegers on 21-06-2010 20:17
#5

How a three week holiday can drive people nearly to despair !

You are welcome, keep up the good work


Theo