Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibio varipes ♂?

Posted by eklans on 31-05-2021 18:41
#1

Hi, these ♂♂ were found DE-Franconia, Frankenhoehe Nature Park, old deciduous forest, 2021-05-16.
I used the Vliegenmepper & Verbeke keys and think they might be varipes.
The first image shows these characters:

1: mesonotum black hairs
2: abdomen light hairs - tergite 1 lateral black hairs
3: metatarsus III slightly thickened - length = 4 x width
4: halter light

I'm looking forward to your comments - thanks in advance!

Edited by eklans on 31-05-2021 18:46

Posted by eklans on 31-05-2021 18:43
#2

specimen 2, dorsal view

Posted by eklans on 31-05-2021 18:44
#3

specimen 2 lateral, no flash

Posted by eklans on 31-05-2021 18:45
#4

lateral, flash

Posted by Zeegers on 01-06-2021 08:49
#5

Yes, looks good.

Theo