Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black building

Posted by Robertepe on 27-06-2018 21:48
#1

Two weeks ago in Gronau-Epe on the edge of a farm road, about 10mm tall, is it the clutch (I do not know the technical term) of a Tabanidae?
Many Thanks
Robert

Posted by Tony Irwin on 28-06-2018 00:52
#2

Yes, this is a typical tabanid egg mass. From the size you indicate, I would suggest one of the larger Tabanus.

Posted by Robertepe on 29-07-2018 19:32
#3

Thank you for the answer ;)
Robert