Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Red eyed bibio

Posted by Andre Jas on 10-05-2007 16:42
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Hi,

I've looked through quite a few of Male Bibio images, but can't find any with real reddish eyes. I can't see any spurs on my images either, so I have no idea. Have you??
Thanks.
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Posted by Zeegers on 10-05-2007 16:59
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It's not Bibio, but the other genus Dilophus
Impossible to give a species name.

Theo Zeegers

Posted by Andre Jas on 10-05-2007 17:18
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Hi Theo,

Off course you're rightSmile I meant I couldn't find any male Bibionidae images with red eyesSad
Shame it can't be ID-ed. Is it just genitals and DNA that do the trick?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 10-05-2007 19:34
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Actually, with the spines on the femur not in a single row and the black humeri, I think it is rather safe to assume D. febilis.

Posted by Zeegers on 11-05-2007 08:25
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I agree with Paul, if you can see the feature he mentioned. But I couldn't for sure.
Anyway, D. febrilis is by far the most common species.

Theo

Posted by Andre Jas on 11-05-2007 08:30
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Thank you Paul (and Theo). I'll remember those specifics.
Edited by Andre Jas on 11-05-2007 09:13