Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae: Large Haematopota sp.

Posted by Walther Gritsch on 10-06-2009 15:30
#1
Hi

At first I thought this was H. pluvialis... but not so!
Caught in open grassland with cattle nearby on 9 VI 2009.

1. antennal segment without notch or any other irregularity and dusted grey and subcylindrical in shape.
Body length 13 mm.

Because of the antenna (and the size) I would say Haematopota subcylindrica.

Is that a fair assumption or am I missing the obvious?

Regards,
Walther

Posted by Walther Gritsch on 10-06-2009 15:31
#2
A lateral view

Posted by Walther Gritsch on 10-06-2009 15:33
#3
A full frontal

Posted by Walther Gritsch on 11-06-2009 13:10
#4
No one feeling brave enough to grapple with this one?

Posted by phil withers on 11-06-2009 14:56
#5
I identified one recently exactly like this and concluded the same as you.

Posted by Walther Gritsch on 11-06-2009 15:09
#6
I don't see many Tabanids where I hunt for flies, therefore it's nice to gain support.
Especially since H. subcylindrica is one of the less common Haematopota sp. in Denmark.