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Bibio marci ??
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davenicholls |
Posted on 16-11-2008 18:56
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Member Location: Leicester, England Posts: 240 Joined: 27.04.07 |
Is this Bibio marci? Is the violet sheen on the wings a useful feature? Many thanks.
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Stephane Lebrun |
Posted on 16-11-2008 19:17
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Member Location: Le Havre, France Posts: 8248 Joined: 03.03.07 |
Looks more like a female Dilophus febrilis, same family.
Edited by Stephane Lebrun on 16-11-2008 19:20 Stephane. |
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davenicholls |
Posted on 16-11-2008 19:57
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Member Location: Leicester, England Posts: 240 Joined: 27.04.07 |
Thanks Stephane. Are the violet tinted wings diagnostic? |
Stephane Lebrun |
Posted on 16-11-2008 20:11
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Member Location: Le Havre, France Posts: 8248 Joined: 03.03.07 |
The darkened wings execpt at apex is a clue indeed..
Stephane. |
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