Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliid From Sardinia, Villa sp.?

Posted by HaroldGough on 13-10-2011 14:06
#1

This individual was in a hotel garden on a hot, sunny day. I got just 3 shots. The bright sunlight was rather harsh but I think there may be enough detail to permit specialist recognition. I got as far as it not having the Bombylius type of proboscis, nor any dark wing patterning and it not having the short cross-veins of Anthrax.

I have spent some time trying to post the images and changing their sizes. I give up!

Here is a link:

http://www.photom...hp?t=14773


So far as I could judge, it was of a similar size to Bombylius major. The cropped images posted are equivalent to about twice life size on the sensor.

Harold

Edited by HaroldGough on 13-10-2011 14:23

Posted by Larry Shone on 13-10-2011 15:18
#2

Hi Harold, I didnt know you were on here too!

Posted by HaroldGough on 13-10-2011 15:45
#3

Hello, Larry,

Only since earlier today!

Harold

Posted by Paul Beuk on 13-10-2011 16:48
#4

Villa is correct.

Posted by HaroldGough on 13-10-2011 17:04
#5

Thanks, Paul

Harold