Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hopefully a fly?

Posted by LordV on 18-04-2006 18:35
#1
Any ideas on this?
I just rescued it from a spiders web, it seemed to fully recover. About 4.5mm long, taken today South Coast UK.
Thanks Brian V.

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Edited by LordV on 18-04-2006 19:01

Posted by Zeegers on 18-04-2006 19:28
#2
Well, that is to say: a Nematocera (gnat)
It is Bibio lanigerus. See previous contribution under the title of Bibio hortulanus

Theo Zeegers

Posted by pierred on 18-04-2006 21:23
#3
Hello Theo,

But what is the difference between B. hortulanus, B. johannis and B. lanigerus? Could you take the time to explain us? You told me about B. johannis having yellow legs. Is it not true for this one?

If I understand what was told, B. hortulanus has black legs. B. johannis black femur and the rest of the leg rather yellowish. And what about B. lanigerus?

Posted by LordV on 19-04-2006 07:45
#4
Zeegers wrote:
Well, that is to say: a Nematocera (gnat)
It is Bibio lanigerus. See previous contribution under the title of Bibio hortulanus

Theo Zeegers

Thanks for the ID Smile
Brian V.

Posted by ChrisR on 21-04-2006 12:06
#5
I agree with the principles laid out by Theo in his other post - they highlight the differences betweek johannis and lanigerus. But I am not too sure about that photo - if it was taken with flash the light might be making those hairs reflect the light and look white when in reality they might have been black. Needs a better photo - or a specimen really I think. Wink
Edited by ChrisR on 21-04-2006 12:10

Posted by Zeegers on 21-04-2006 17:12
#6
After a second look, I agree with Chris.
It might very be that the flash has fooled me.
B. johannis seems at least as probable as B. lanigerus.


Thanks, Chris


Theo