Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Underneath a Tabanid
Posted by Gordon on 13-05-2008 06:01
#1
Here's one for Theo, and other tabanid fans, it is common for a number of months in the riverine forest. And as it is not in the set specimens Theo sent me I am hoping it is doable from this photo, if not I am going back to the woods with a group of bird watchers today and I will try for a better photo, or at least a diferent view.
Gordon
Posted by Tony Irwin on 13-05-2008 19:03
#2
This is a
Chrysops (
italicus group)
Posted by Zeegers on 14-05-2008 10:51
#3
Right. Because of the 'windows' in the dark belt.
Theo
Posted by Gordon on 14-05-2008 18:01
#4
OK, if it can't be determined from a photo I will have to send Theo some samples to have a close look at. When I have a moment to spare which won't be this week or next week.
Gordon
Posted by Tony T on 14-05-2008 21:54
#5
Gordon wrote:
OK, if it can't be determined from a photo I will have to send Theo some samples to have a close look at. When I have a moment to spare which won't be this week or next week.
Gordon
You could post a dorsal photo on Diptera.info:D
Posted by Gordon on 15-05-2008 13:41
#6
Dear Tony,
If I had one I would, but I didn't find any live ones since that one.
Posted by Tony T on 15-05-2008 20:03
#7
Gordon wrote:
Dear Tony,
If I had one I would, but I didn't find any live ones since that one.
You obviously have dead ones. You have a camera. My guess is that Theo could identify a specimen of a dead fly if the abdomen pattern (and perhaps wings) are clear.
Posted by Zeegers on 16-05-2008 09:45
#8
'Yes, I can'
Theo