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Tabanidae; SW Spain
Andre Burgers
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Posted on 20-08-2025 16:29
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This Tabanidae was attracted to the light on my balcony. Yesterday night in Minas de Riotinto.

It looks a bit like Tabanus miki, but I am sure there are many other candidates. Grin


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No frontal view available ?

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It didn't allow me any more photos. Very nervous. Frown

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Looks like the male of Tabanus regularis.

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Zeegers wrote:
Looks like the male of Tabanus regularis.

Theo


when you say that, the probability is high! Cool


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