Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibionidae, ID please => Bibio varipes? (female)

Posted by binturong on 12-11-2023 12:28
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North-eastern part of Slovenia,
22.4.2023, 300 m asl
Bibio johannis (female)?

Edited by binturong on 14-11-2023 10:56

Posted by binturong on 12-11-2023 12:28
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Posted by binturong on 12-11-2023 12:29
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Posted by binturong on 12-11-2023 12:29
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Edited by binturong on 12-11-2023 12:31

Posted by eklans on 12-11-2023 12:52
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From what I see, it's more likely a female Bibio varipes:
- head is more elongated and the occiput longer
- wing membrane is pigmented - not hyaline
- legs are not yellowish
- I think I see the callus in "V"-form between the eyes on 2nd image

Posted by binturong on 12-11-2023 22:24
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Eric, thank you very much