Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibio ID please --> Bibio reticulatus

Posted by Reimund Ley on 25-05-2022 13:09
#1
this bibio was about 6-8mm,

found in Germany, Northrhine-Westfalia, Recklinghausen, altitude 85m, 4. 5. 2022

could it be Bibio johannis or Bibio reticulatus


greetings


Angelika/Reimund
Edited by Reimund Ley on 25-05-2022 18:44

Posted by Reimund Ley on 25-05-2022 13:10
#2
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Posted by eklans on 25-05-2022 16:28
#3
Hi, Bibio females are difficult or impossible to identify and usually you will need minimum dorsal and lateral views. But I think I exclude reticulatus, which has hyaline wings and johannis, which has a short head and almost hyaline wings. (Verbeke key)
I guess it could be varipes - on your first image I think I see a light haltere. But it's is not sure!

Posted by Zeegers on 25-05-2022 17:18
#4
Strong veins and late date both suggest reticulatus.

Theo

Posted by Reimund Ley on 25-05-2022 18:43
#5
Thanks to Eric and Theo for your answer.
There are no more shots, sorry.

We called it Bibio reticulatus.


best wishes


Angelika/Reimund