Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae 2 - Spain
Posted by Leif G on 24-07-2017 19:18
#1
ID-request.
From Benalup area, Cádiz, June 11.
Leif
Posted by johnes81 on 03-08-2017 23:35
#2
Exoprosopa.
perhaps jacchus but I will need to review the Spanish Exoprosopa to eliminate contenders.
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 04-08-2017 06:22
#3
It is a female
Exoprosopa jacchus to me. However, identifying
Exoprosopa of the
pandora group in Spain requires much care, particularly from pictures.
Still, being from Southern Spain I am rather sure it is
E. jacchus indeed. Although there is always this annoying little sting of doubt when dealing with species level of certain Bombyliids in Spain, even when one thinks it is sure ;)
Edited by Piluca_Alvarez on 04-08-2017 06:23
Posted by johnes81 on 04-08-2017 12:33
#4
Piluca_Alvarez wrote:
It is a female Exoprosopa jacchus to me. However, identifying Exoprosopa of the pandora group in Spain requires much care, particularly from pictures.
Absolutely. And you have far more Bombyliidae in Spain than in Germany.
Greetings to you, Piluca :)
Posted by Piluca_Alvarez on 04-08-2017 12:44
#5
Yes, you are absolutely right ;) And some genera are realy challenging! But that is a big part of the fun ;-)
Sure you know the feeling: if it is easy, there is not fun :D
Posted by johnes81 on 04-08-2017 12:46
#6
I like the challenging subjects. I learn more from the challenge. :)
Posted by Leif G on 04-08-2017 21:26
#7
Thanks for Exoprosopa jacchus. Looks right to an amateur as me.
Leif