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Bibionidae or not?
gardensafarinl
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Posted on 14-05-2006 06:38
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I have problems with this fly. It looks like a Bibionidae, but the swelling of the front legs is in a strange position. In Bibio it usually is much higher. Anyone any ideas as to the identity of this fly?

www.gardensafari.net/temp/bibio_sp_hs2_1598.jpg

I live in Holland on poor sandy soil near mixed woodlands. The picture was taken on May 4th. Thank you very much.
 
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It is Empididae. Hilara sp., I think.
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Yes Nikita, you think right!

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Ah, thank you both very much indeed. I have been looking in the wrong family! Must admit I never even considered the Empididae. Now I can give it a good place at my site.

Cheers,

Hans
 
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