Thread subject: Diptera.info :: can you id this atylotus species please

Posted by Paul tabor on 18-11-2013 08:50
#1

Hi i june i found this fly in my garden i live in the welsh mountain's in south wales, i've been told it's a atylotus species but which one fulvus, rusticus or other could you id it please many thanks.

Edited by Paul tabor on 18-11-2013 08:55

Posted by libor on 18-11-2013 09:05
#2

attach the picture(s) |t

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-11-2013 12:32
#3

one

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-11-2013 12:32
#4

two

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-11-2013 12:33
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three

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-11-2013 12:33
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four

Posted by Paul Beuk on 18-11-2013 12:34
#7

I am no expert in Tabanidae at all, but for me fulvus appeared to be the closest match. PLease, correct me if I am wrong. ;)

Posted by libor on 18-11-2013 13:14
#8

Yes, Atylotus fulvus male.
Libor

Posted by Paul tabor on 18-11-2013 21:05
#9

Many Thanks for that fulvus was probably the one i expected but needed to be 100% thanks guys.;)

Posted by Zeegers on 19-11-2013 19:16
#10

Nice work, Paul


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