Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae, Pangonius?
Posted by Paco Moreno on 24-05-2016 19:41
#1
I found it last Saturday on a Galactites tomentosa flower, North of Huelva Province, Andalusia. 485 masl. A big fly, about 14 mm length. 1/4
Posted by Paco Moreno on 24-05-2016 19:42
#2
2/4
Posted by Paco Moreno on 24-05-2016 19:42
#3
3/4
Posted by Paco Moreno on 24-05-2016 19:42
#4
4/4
Posted by Zeegers on 25-05-2016 07:58
#5
Yes, indeed a Pangonius.
The genus is in need of a revision.
I'll see what I can do.
Theo
Posted by Paco Moreno on 25-05-2016 18:05
#6
Ok, Thank you very much Theo.
Posted by Zeegers on 26-05-2016 07:40
#7
I was afraid of this: it is either variegatus or granatensis.
I am not (yet) convinced that granatensis is really a bona fide species...
Theo
Posted by Paco Moreno on 26-05-2016 18:18
#8
Thank you very much Theo, if I saw another Pangonius, I will catch it for you.
Posted by Zeegers on 26-05-2016 18:46
#9
Great !
Thanks
Theo