Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae

Posted by Urs on 26-08-2006 09:38
#1
is it Haematopota pluvialis, who can help to identify?

Foto: Switzerland, Wattwil SG, 750m NN, 08.07.06

Thank you.
Regards
Urs

Posted by brazz on 26-08-2006 10:39
#2
I think that your supposition have reason

ciao andrea

Posted by Zeegers on 26-08-2006 10:55
#3
It is a male Haematopota alright and pluvialis is the most likely candidate. However, Haematopota are very similar indeed, it just could be a similar species (subcylindrica for instance).

Great picture, by the way

Theo Zeegers

Posted by Urs on 26-08-2006 16:15
#4
Thank you for the help and the infos.

Regards
Urs