Posted by Alan Outen on 01-08-2015 16:07
#1
As explained in my previous postings I recently returned from co-leading my annual tour to Bulgaria where my main role is as a Botanist, though I can never resist looking for interesting insects! As I have pointed out in previous years there always seems to be a lot of Bombylids in evidence though (as a non-Dipteran specialist) my impression from previous years is that this is not a particularly popular family!
This large species (body length 17mm, distance between wing tips 35mm) was caught beside the Struma River at Novo Hodzhovo on 23 July 2015. Any suggestions as to its identification would be very greatly appreciated as always.
Many thanks
Alan
Edited by Alan Outen on 01-08-2015 16:08
Posted by piros on 01-08-2015 18:17
#3
Heteralonia megerlei?
Pictures here:
http://www.diptera.info/photogallery.php?photo_id=3228
And here:
http://www.diptera.info/photogallery.php?photo_id=3227
or here:
http://www.naturamediterraneo.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=99140
Edited by piros on 02-08-2015 08:27
Posted by Alan Outen on 02-08-2015 08:14
#4
Very many thanks again Henrik. THis seems to match perfectly. It is an impressive thing and another new species to me
Best wishes
Alan