Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliids to id

Posted by Rui Andrade on 17-03-2008 16:28
#1

I found this two bombyliids in Barcelos, Portugal yesterday (16/03/2008). I don't know if they belong to different species or not, because it seems that they interact with each other.

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img135.imageshack.us/img135/9592/bom2dp2.jpg

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 17-03-2008 17:07
#2

to me they seem to be Bombylius cf. cruciatus

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 17-03-2008 17:09

Posted by Rui Andrade on 18-03-2008 12:13
#3

Thanks again Jorge. I would really like to hear some more opinions;).

Posted by David Gibbs on 18-03-2008 18:43
#4

Not one i know, any shots from front or above showing eye separation? i suspect they are same species, first female second male.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 18-03-2008 21:10
#5

Thanks Davis, but unfortunately I don't have pictures from other angles.
Is it possible, at least, to be sure about the genus?

Posted by David Gibbs on 19-03-2008 10:50
#6

although they look superficially like Bombylius i cannot be sure. catch a pair and send to me please.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 19-03-2008 22:50
#7

Ok, thanks David:). I will try to catch them.