Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chrysops caecutiens ?
Posted by Renko on 02-11-2014 17:06
#1
Hello,
A Tabanidae found in France, Clairmarais, the 31 july 2014, in a forest
Maybe a
Chrysops caecutiens ?
Greetings,
Thomas
Posted by Renko on 02-11-2014 17:07
#2
2nd picture
Posted by Ectemnius on 02-11-2014 17:18
#3
Hello tlegrand,
The legs are entirely black so yes, C. caecutiens. A typical summer species found in forests, usually near streams.
Greetings,
Ectemnius
Posted by Renko on 02-11-2014 18:46
#4
Thank you, Ectemnius ! :)
Posted by Zeegers on 02-11-2014 20:02
#5
Sorry to disagree, but the abdominal pattern is way off.
The tibiae seem black, but this might be a trick of the pics.
I think the tibiae are reddish.
The abdominal pattern strongly suggests Ch. relictus.
Theo
Posted by Renko on 04-11-2014 15:16
#6
Thanks you, Theo ! :)