Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae? Which species? Rhodos, Greece
Posted by Jaap Vink on 10-10-2021 18:46
#1
On September 26 I observed and photographed this colorful fly on Rhodos, Greece!
Would appreciate assistance with the identification.
Thanks in advance,
Jaap Vink
Edited by Jaap Vink on 13-10-2021 12:24
Posted by Jaap Vink on 13-10-2021 12:27
#2
Added an extra photograph!
Edited by Jaap Vink on 13-10-2021 12:33
Posted by Jan Maca on 13-10-2021 14:57
#3
A Villa sp.
Posted by Xespok on 13-10-2021 18:55
#4
Yes, difficult to give species level ID for Villa spp. This seems to be a Mediterranean species.
Posted by vliegenvanger149 on 10-12-2021 16:23
#5
Villa fasciculata Becker
Posted by Xespok on 11-12-2021 15:54
#6
This male indeed keys out to be fasciculata in keys that do not have all European species. Fasciculata is a Souther species whcih also fits.
But the description does not completely fit. Most notably, the argenteous tufts on the T3 and T4 are not mentioned. However these may only be present in fresh flies and may wear off quickly.
Posted by Xespok on 11-12-2021 16:19
#7
https://diptera.i...oto_id=791
This undentified Villa from Crete is presumably the same species.
Edited by Xespok on 11-12-2021 16:19