Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanus sp (?)

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 25-04-2007 13:39
#1
Hi all, at least, I think it is Tabanus sp. But which species ?
Approx 15 mm; April 25th 2007, Sclaigneaux (B)
i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/pgmoni/tabanus01.jpg
i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/pgmoni/tabanus03.jpg

TIA

Philippe

Posted by Zeegers on 25-04-2007 16:30
#2
Tabanus with hairy eyes and 3 bands = quatuornotatus,

early spring species (april is very very early for Tabanidae)


Theo Zeegers

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 25-04-2007 17:10
#3
Thanks Theo. Everything seems to be early this year and no wonder. Temperature right now is 30 C ! There were several of them, and they were definitely hungry and after me...;)

Philippe