Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibio reticulatus, ♀♂ copulating

Posted by eklans on 05-01-2021 13:54
#1

Hi, these couples - like some more - were found at Ansbach, Frankenhoehe Nature Park, old deciduous forest, 2020-05-06, and I've keyed these as Bibio reticulatus with transparent wings and dark veins, yellow venter...
(Zeegers, Haarto, Verbeke, Loew)
I'm a bit confused about the length and density of the male's hairs.

Greetings, Eric

Edited by eklans on 06-01-2021 11:48

Posted by eklans on 05-01-2021 13:54
#2

2nd couple

Posted by eklans on 05-01-2021 13:56
#3

2nd couple showing the yellow ventral abdomen

Posted by Zeegers on 06-01-2021 09:02
#4

Totally OK, clearly not a rare species around your place !

Theo