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Bibio cf. johannis (Bibionidae)
Rui Andrade
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 I found this bibionid in Barcelos, Portugal. Is it possible to say anything about it?

date: 02/03/2008

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 Bibio sp. Theo will say more.

 
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 With the black stigma it should be Bibio johannis.
Edited by Jan Willem on 03-03-2008 08:06
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 Thank you Jorge and JanSmile. Should I leave it as Bibio cf. johannis?
 
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 I'm not really familiar with the Iberian fauna, but all indicates johannis.
As well observed by Jan Willem.


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 Thank you TheoSmile
 
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 I also agree with male Bibio johannis.
 
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 Thank you for your confirmation ColoboSmile

Yesterday I found a female. I think it belongs to the same species.

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 Looks like it, though females in this group are much more difficult to ID.


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 Thank you Theo

I think it is the same species because there are hundreds of males of this species.Shock
 
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