Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Fly from Hong Kong: Tabanidae?

Posted by chickenold on 17-06-2010 13:30
#1

Photo taken by my friend.

Posted by chickenold on 17-06-2010 13:32
#2

Sorry that I placed the thread in the wrong forum. Please help me to move it.

Dorsal view:

Posted by Paul Beuk on 17-06-2010 14:06
#3

Looks like plain old Chrysops...

Posted by sd on 17-06-2010 17:36
#4

Genus Haematopota, at least 100 species in the Oriental region. No European species with that distinct dorsal stripe on the thorax.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 17-06-2010 19:26
#5

Argh, think Haematopota, type Chrysops. I must have my head looked at!

Posted by Zeegers on 21-06-2010 09:36
#6

Very nice pictures, Haematopota female indeed.

IF it has been collected.... I have the key


Theo