Posted by lynkos on 30-08-2006 19:33
#1
This time, I'm here on the request of a friend, Luca Zucchi from Emilia Romagna in Central Italy, who photographed this splendid Diptera in August in the hills at an altitude of about 600 m. He describes it as "very large" and was impressed by the way it hovered, much in the same way as a Syrphidae.
Thanks on behalf of myself and Luca, Sarah.
Posted by Gerard Pennards on 30-08-2006 20:31
#2
Hello Sarah,
This is indeed Tabanidae. It is a species in the genus Pangonius!
Greetings,
Gerard
Posted by Zeegers on 30-08-2006 21:56
#3
Pangonius indeed,
in the genus Melanopangonius.
Either funebris or haustellatus.
To be honest, I don't understand the difference of these two
Theo Zeegers
Posted by lynkos on 31-08-2006 05:12
#4
A very big thanks to Gerard and Theo. I will pass your answer on to Luca ;), Sarah.