Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae 2; Tabanus. Zambia
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 18-01-2012 00:19
#1
There's been something iffy happening with this post, so I'm hoping that it's just my computer and I haven't posted this 700 times already. Anyhow, a loverly bloodsucker for your entertainment:
Place: My right ankle, Chongwe district, Lusaka Province, Zambia.
Habitat: in (apparently any) shade close to swimming pool.
Date: 23/09/2011
Size: pushing 17-19mm? I tend to overestimate when they bite.
Edited by Will van Niekerk on 06-02-2012 20:16
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 18-01-2012 00:25
#2
Also a closer image of its face as it enjoys a good meal (Closer yet is available if it helps identify).
Edited by Will van Niekerk on 18-01-2012 00:26
Posted by sd on 05-02-2012 22:44
#3
We really need a dorsal shot of the abdomen but great action shot!
Steve
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 05-02-2012 23:20
#4
I did try to get a dorsal shot for her, and quickly found that a) I wasn't that flexible and b) the only time she would stay still for the camera was when she was biting me, and twice was more than enough of that!
Can you tell whether she is indeed a Tabanus, or would she require a dorsal view for that?
Posted by sd on 06-02-2012 12:00
#5
Yes, should be Tabanus.
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 06-02-2012 20:01
#6
Thanks!
Posted by Zeegers on 14-04-2012 18:02
#7
If you send me a specimen, I can say more.
give me a PM
theo
Posted by Will van Niekerk on 05-05-2012 22:26
#8
Sorry, for no obvious reason I couldn't bring myself to off her, so didn't get a specimen.
Posted by Zeegers on 06-05-2012 19:18
#9
Maybe next time
Theo