Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibionidae - Bibio hortulanus ?

Posted by maxi6215 on 22-04-2020 14:43
#1
Hello,

I observed this Bibio on the 22th of April in the north of France. I think it is big for Bibio anglicus,so maybe Bibio hortulanus, what do you think ?

Cordially Maxime


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Edited by maxi6215 on 22-04-2020 15:04

Posted by Zeegers on 22-04-2020 19:09
#2
The wing venation and infuscation shows it is B. anglicus. B. hortulanus is only seen in May.

Theo

Posted by maxi6215 on 22-04-2020 20:08
#3
Ok, thank you very much for your help