Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibio varipes female - new hints!

Posted by Zeegers on 25-04-2020 07:25
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Females in the varipes / johannis / lanigerus are very difficult and I defintitely would not lean on a 150 years old quote, even if Loew’s.
To be honest, pterostigma is very dark, suggesting johannis.

Varipes is relatively rare and mostly found in wooden areas.

Theo