Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Thyridanthrax sp.?

Posted by Rui Andrade on 06-12-2008 02:03
#1

I think this bombyliid belongs to the genus Thyridanthrax, is that correct?

location: Barcelos, Portugal
date: 16/07/2008

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Posted by Jean Leveque on 06-12-2008 21:21
#2

I think you are right: Thyridanthrax (probably fenestralis) with white spots around the wings crossveins and white bands on the abdomen interrupted in the middle. Good picture!

Posted by David Gibbs on 08-12-2008 10:42
#3

could equally be T. perspicillaris.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 08-12-2008 23:49
#4

Thank you both for your help;)!