Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibio varipes female? -> B. varipes (probably)

Posted by Carnifex on 03-05-2020 11:32
#1

Hi,
is this B. varipesor another species, I think it might be too late for johannis already?

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Edited by Carnifex on 07-05-2020 08:20

Posted by Zeegers on 03-05-2020 17:42
#2

Females are pretty hopeless from oic, that said, this is definitely NOT varipes, since it is too dark (on thorax and abdomen). For now, I see no reason why it couldn’t be lanigerus, these tend to be pretty dark. Hind metatarsus is too long for johannis and yes, it should be too late.

Theo

Posted by Carnifex on 07-05-2020 08:15
#3

Thank you, Theo!