Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibio cf. johannis (Bibionidae)

Posted by Rui Andrade on 03-03-2008 00:01
#1

I found this bibionid in Barcelos, Portugal. Is it possible to say anything about it?

date: 02/03/2008

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Edited by Rui Andrade on 09-03-2008 10:19

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-03-2008 00:10
#2

Bibio sp. Theo will say more.


Posted by Jan Willem on 03-03-2008 08:05
#3

With the black stigma it should be Bibio johannis.

Edited by Jan Willem on 03-03-2008 08:06

Posted by Rui Andrade on 03-03-2008 21:39
#4

Thank you Jorge and Jan:). Should I leave it as Bibio cf. johannis?

Posted by Zeegers on 03-03-2008 21:52
#5

I'm not really familiar with the Iberian fauna, but all indicates johannis.
As well observed by Jan Willem.


Theo

Posted by Rui Andrade on 03-03-2008 22:06
#6

Thank you Theo:)

Posted by Colobo on 08-03-2008 06:14
#7

I also agree with male Bibio johannis.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 09-03-2008 09:48
#8

Thank you for your confirmation Colobo:)

Yesterday I found a female. I think it belongs to the same species.

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Posted by Zeegers on 09-03-2008 15:08
#9

Looks like it, though females in this group are much more difficult to ID.


Theo

Posted by Rui Andrade on 09-03-2008 20:44
#10

Thank you Theo

I think it is the same species because there are hundreds of males of this species.:o