Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Turkish Tabanids II - Philipomyia
Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 04-07-2009 13:40
#1
At the source of a small river water came out of a mountain where it formed small pools. Huge trees covered the pools. Above the pools flew several Philipomyia horseflies, which sometimes just dropped down into the water to drink. However, apparently they couldn't fly away.
Pinara, SW Turkey, alt 400 m.
Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 04-07-2009 13:42
#2
Here's a hovering male. alt. 750 m, on the way to Gombe.
Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 04-07-2009 13:46
#3
female in Quercus shrubs. On the way to Gombe, ca 1000 m altitude.
Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 04-07-2009 13:50
#4
same female, dorsal view
Posted by Cor Zonneveld on 05-07-2009 22:43
#5
up:)
Posted by Zeegers on 06-07-2009 21:45
#6
Reminds me of the beach boys
Excellent pics !!
All Ph. graeca (though the Turks probably object)
Theo