Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae

Posted by dicon on 12-07-2010 20:39
#1

Taken in Lora del Rio, Sevilla, Spain
12.06.2010 day
habitat: Mediterranean shrubland
Altitude: 270 meters

Posted by Paul Beuk on 12-07-2010 20:48
#2

Villa ixion?

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 12-07-2010 20:53
#3

yes. V. ixion.

Dicon, in August, check for Heteralonia aeaca (see the gallery). It is common in surroundings of Seville.
http://www.dipter...wstart=120

They feed on Mentha spp flowers.

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 12-07-2010 20:57

Posted by dicon on 12-07-2010 21:13
#4

Thanks

Posted by dicon on 12-07-2010 21:16
#5

try to find Jorge