Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae - Pangonius cf. variegatus

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 14-08-2007 20:01
#1

Hi


* locality - Lama Grande - Montesinho - Bragan?a - PORTUGAL
* date - 2007.08.04
* size - 7 mm (medium fly)
* habitat - prairies..
* substrate - plant


Pangonius sp. Which one?


EDIT---> Title changed from "Tabanidae - Pangonius sp." to "Tabanidae - Pangonius cf. variegatus "

Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 14-08-2007 21:20

Posted by Zeegers on 14-08-2007 20:36
#2

Well, the genus Pangonius in Europe is, in my humble opinion, quite a mess at the moment. Unfortunately we can't see the dusting on the face, but given the clear spots in wing this should be a male variegatus.
I'most interested in sorting this genus out, so please collect !

By the way, what happened with the antennae ? Both broken ?


Theo

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 14-08-2007 21:11
#3

yes. They were broken during the transport from Montesinho to Viseu. :(

I have it collected. Indeed, Pangonius is very common in Montesinho! As Chrysops spp.! And some more tabanids. :D It is a paradise to Tabanidae lovers. :D