Posted by tim worfolk on 17-04-2010 17:43
#1
I don't have a key to Bibionidae so wonder if anyone can help with this male, is it
marci? Large numbers appearing in last few days.
17/4/2010; Devon, England
thanks
Tim
Edited by tim worfolk on 19-04-2010 04:53
Posted by Sundew on 17-04-2010 21:24
#2
No,
B. marci is completely black. Black hairs and reddish legs point to
B. johannis, but see also
http://www.dipter...d_id=20163. The hind tarsi are not seen well, however, the shape resembles
B. johannis rather than
B. femoralis.
Regards, Sundew
Edited by Sundew on 17-04-2010 21:26
Posted by tim worfolk on 17-04-2010 21:44
#3
Thanks, yes the hind metatarsus does look more like
johannis doesn't it.
Tim