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Tabanidae: Chrysops?
Volker
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Posted on 05-06-2008 10:50
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 Hello

I found this fly in Bexbach/Saarland (Germany). What did I find?

thx Volker

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 Looks like a Chrysops species (Tabanidae).
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 Hello

Dank Jan

bye Volker
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 If you change the subject to "Tabanidae: Chrysops?" Theo will probably respond.
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 Hello Jan

Kunt u een verwijzing naar Theo geven?

Dank Volker
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 Excellent photo. I'm hoping to see an ID. This comment will move it to the top of the list
 
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 Hello Tony

The fly was determined of a german expert, it is Chrysops caecutiens Smile.

bye Volker
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 The dutch specialist agrees with the german collegue.


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