Posted by John Carr on 16-02-2024 13:13
#3
Should be
Cydistomyia colasbelcouri Mackerras & Rageau 1958.
Quoting Burger (1995): "This striking ochre and black-colored species is so distinctive, it cannot be confused with any other
Cydistomyia species from New Caledonia. According to Mackerras and Rageau (1958), it is similar to
Cydistomyia (C.) imitans Oldroyd from New Guinea. The ochre thorax, black abdomen and legs, and black wings with hyaline apex and posterior margin will easily distinguish it.
C. colasbelcouri has been collected only in January and February in the southern half of the island."
Burger, J.F. 1995. The Tabanidae (Diptera) of New Caledonia. Bishop Mus. Occas. Pap. 44, 56 p.
http://hbs.bishopmuseum.org/pubs-online/pdf/op44.pdf
Mackerras, I.M. & J. Rageau 1958. Tabanidae (Diptera) du Pacifique Sud. Ann. Parasitol. Hum. Comp. 33: 671-742.
Edited by John Carr on 16-02-2024 13:15
Posted by Zeegers on 19-02-2024 13:25
#7
If you have ever the option to collect, please do. The fauna ocf New Caledonia is very interesting and I have a relevant reveren e collection.
Theo
Posted by Ben Caledonia on 20-02-2024 13:12
#8
The photo isn't mine, but if I get the chance I'll try to collect it. :)
