Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanus ? --> Tabanus sudeticus
Posted by FrankH on 17-02-2011 12:46
#1
Hello, is it possible to identify this Tabanus? I took the image in June in Northern Germany, the lenght was approximately 20 mm. Thanks and best wishes, Frank
Edited by FrankH on 17-02-2011 21:54
Posted by libor on 17-02-2011 13:28
#2
I guess it is T. sudeticus female, but wait for Theo's confirmation.
Libor
Edited by libor on 17-02-2011 13:29
Posted by Zeegers on 17-02-2011 21:17
#3
I agree.
The antenna is pretty dark, though...
Theo
Posted by FrankH on 17-02-2011 21:54
#4
Thank you very much libor and Theo! Best wishes, Frank
Posted by libor on 18-02-2011 09:32
#5
We have similar sudeticus in top part of the Bohemian Forest. With very dark antennae, one man identified them as T. bovinus and it was terrible for me understand, where is the problem. Strong dorsal tooth on 3rd antennal segment is evident...
Libor
Posted by Zeegers on 18-02-2011 10:36
#6
As Libor correctly stated, some sudeticus ('' var. perplexus') can be remarkably similar to bovinus in most 'classic' features. However, bovinus
* has a less strong dorsal tooth
* eyes are stronger green alive
* abdomen is much more reddish at sides.
It practice, nearly if not all 'intermediates' are sudeticus.
Bovinus has become pretty rare in Central Europe and is restricted to chalky soils. Sudeticus prefers acid soils (bogs, etc...)
Theo