Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibio pomonae?
Posted by Ingrid Altmann on 15-12-2009 12:45
#1
Hi,
is this Bibio pomonae?
2007-05-11, Germany, Bavarian Forest, Hoher Bogen, edge of the forest
Ingrid
Posted by Paul Beuk on 15-12-2009 13:03
#2
More likely
B. johannis.
Posted by Ingrid Altmann on 15-12-2009 14:02
#3
Paul Beuk wrote:
More likely B. johannis.
Thank you Paul!
Ingrid
Posted by Zeegers on 15-12-2009 18:48
#4
I agree it is not pomonae and looks like johannis.
It is rather late in the year, though, for johannis.
Females tend to be later than males, so it still might be OK.
Theo
Posted by Ingrid Altmann on 15-12-2009 20:03
#5
Zeegers wrote:
It is rather late in the year, though, for johannis.
I found it at 600m above sea level - perhaps it is so late in the year?
Ingrid
Posted by Zeegers on 15-12-2009 22:00
#6
Yes, that might very well be an additional part of the explanation.
Johannis is very common in most localities, so have a close look at the period of flight next spring, I'd suggest
Theo