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 Hello,

I observed this little Bibio the 2nd of May in the north of France, about 6 mm. I find it too small to Bibio anglicus, but I don't any idea fort this species ?

Cordially Maxime

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 Dilophus -- r-m crossvein long, fore tibia with spines near middle.
 
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 Males can only be identified by genitalia, but now D. febrilis is extremely abundant and femoratus will not be seen - in normal years - before may 20th. Females febrilis are unique in having strongly darkened wing.

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 Thank you for your helps, I just saw a female of febrilis on the 29th of April
 
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