Diptera.info :: Identification queries :: Diptera (adults)
 Tabanus sudeticus ?
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| Dimitri Geystor |
Posted on 04-08-2006 08:57
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Member Location: Posts: 43 Joined: 03.03.05 |
Hello, Could anyone confirm (or object to) T.sudeticus ? Any other suggestions ? Photo in the S-W of France. Click on images to view larger size. Click again to return.  Dimitri GEYSTOR : France : 1/8/2006 : Monsegur : 47150 altitude : 200 - taille : 25 mm mesur?e ref=12181  Dimitri GEYSTOR : France : 1/8/2006 : Monsegur : 47150 altitude : 200 - taille : 25 mm mesur?e ref=12182 Thank you, Dimitri |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 05-08-2006 17:03
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19294 Joined: 21.07.04 |
woah! So black and white, it is T. rectus, a species from France and Spain (mainly). One of the most beautiful horseflies, in my opinion. Theo Zeegers |
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| Dimitri Geystor |
Posted on 05-08-2006 19:43
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Member Location: Posts: 43 Joined: 03.03.05 |
Yes, thanks Theo, I was also impressed. Size and elegance as well. What makes it different from T.sudeticus, and visible on a photograph ? Forgive my question, as my entomological knowledge is very limited ! Dimitri |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 06-08-2006 11:49
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19294 Joined: 21.07.04 |
Have a look at the gallery. T. sudeticus is more reddish on abdomen. It does have the central triangles, however, the lateral spots are lacking in sudeticus. Theo |
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| Dimitri Geystor |
Posted on 06-08-2006 20:43
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Member Location: Posts: 43 Joined: 03.03.05 |
Thanks Theo, It takes your expert eye to see those differences. Regards, Dimitri |
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| Zeegers |
Posted on 07-08-2006 10:59
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Member Location: Soest, NL Posts: 19294 Joined: 21.07.04 |
Well, it is difficult to see in the picture mentioned. Sudeticus is really reddish on sides of abdomen, in most cases this is quite obvious. theo |
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