Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A 2012 Bulgarian Tabanus sp 1

Posted by Alan Outen on 08-09-2012 20:29
#1
As I often find on my visits to Bulgaria horseflies form a conspicuous component of the Dipterans encountered and this was again the case on my most recent tour when I photographed three different Tabanus collections, I think three different species. I have the specimens of all of these but here is the first as photographed on 5 Aug 2012 found beside ta fishpond near Bansko. I would be grateful if anyone is able to suggest an identification for the species.

Many thanks

Alan
Edited by Alan Outen on 08-09-2012 20:32

Posted by Alan Outen on 08-09-2012 20:34
#2
Here is a second image..........

Posted by Alan Outen on 08-09-2012 20:35
#3
............and here is a close-up of the face....

Posted by Zeegers on 10-09-2012 20:47
#4
Even in Bulgaria, T. bromius is the most common Tabanus


Theo

Posted by Alan Outen on 12-09-2012 09:02
#5
Very many thanks Theo.

Alan