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Posted on 07-04-2026 08:59
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 I photographed this male Bibio yesterday on a forest path in southwestern Germany. I estimate its size to be 7 mm. Can anyone identify it?

Greetings Siggi
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 Hi Siggi, I think it's a Bibio johannis.
Greetings, Eric
 
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