Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibio anglicus (female) ?
Posted by pat_der2003 on 06-05-2012 14:23
#1
80 km south Paris, France, May 05/12.
5-6 mm long
Posted by Martin Cooper on 06-05-2012 15:41
#2
I'd say B anglicus or B hortulanus, but I'm not sure which...
Posted by Sundew on 06-05-2012 16:58
#3
The
B. hortulanus female has conspicuous fair hair on lower side of head and lateral thorax (see
http://www.fugleo...;ID=127316), whereas the
B. anglicus female seems to be much less hairy (see
http://www.fredmi...pic/762107). So your animal resembles the latter, as far as I can judge from the photo.
Regards, Sundew
Posted by Martin Cooper on 06-05-2012 17:55
#4
Those are really useful photos Sundew. Thanks, and of course I agree with your conclusion that this looks like
B anglicus.
Posted by pat_der2003 on 06-05-2012 18:26
#5
Many thanks to both of you !! :)