Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae? Which species? Rhodos, Greece

Posted by Xespok on 11-12-2021 15:54
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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.