Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae.. Atylotus?
Posted by Chris Webster on 09-07-2010 21:57
#1
I thought this Tabanid was pale-coloured because it was immature, but from photos maybe it is Atylotus?
All femora look mostly dark, so is A. rusticus possible?
Seen today on chalk cliff-top at Seaford, Sussex.
Posted by libor on 10-07-2010 16:35
#2
I am not too familiar with male IDing, but I believe you are right and you have got Tabanus rusticus. But, of course, wait for Theo to be 100% sure :-) Libor
Posted by Chris Webster on 10-07-2010 23:43
#3
Thanks Libor.
I did not find any females. Also they didn't find me!
Chris.
Posted by Zeegers on 13-07-2010 21:00
#4
Yes, it looks like the male of A. rusticus, though I cannot rule out latistriatus for sure.
Theo
Posted by Chris Webster on 14-07-2010 21:29
#5
Understood.... many thanks Theo.
Chris.