Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibionidae: Bibio femoralis ♂

Posted by ESant on 04-03-2021 18:36
#1

Hello,

I photographed this fly on Monte Bazzano (AQ), Italy, 800m a.s.l. on February 3rd 2021. I think it is a Bibionidae, but is it possible to identify the genus or species from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele

Edited by ESant on 04-03-2021 22:47

Posted by ESant on 04-03-2021 18:36
#2

Photo 2:

Posted by Zeegers on 04-03-2021 19:39
#3

That is a very nice male Bibio femoralis. Please do collect !

Theo

Posted by ESant on 04-03-2021 22:47
#4

Thank you very much Theo! I'll try to collect one when I have the opportunity.

Posted by Zeegers on 05-03-2021 08:00
#5

Great !

Theo