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Bibio ID please
aesculus
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Posted on 12-04-2011 13:31
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 The attached image was taken on 11.04.2011, in Lincolnshire, UK. against a white painted wall.
The subject was prepared to run, rather than fly from the camera.
Could it be Bibio femoralis?
Thanks.

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 Bibio johannis, I'd say
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 Then Bibio johannis it is. Smile

Many thanks Paul.

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