Posted by amalia_raluca on 08-07-2008 07:08
#1
could this be Bibio marci?or there some other species looking alike? as far as I know it is not present in Romania
the fly was observed in the western part of Romania, Caras Severin County, photo taken by Adorian Ardelean
Thank you
Amalia
Posted by Xespok on 08-07-2008 07:29
#3
This is a female. The female of Bibio marci should have almost black wings, not translucent, if my observations are correct.
Also marci is a relatively early species as suggested by the name, and is most abundant from late March to early May.
Posted by amalia_raluca on 08-07-2008 07:32
#4
thank you xespok,,,I forgot to mentioned that the photos were made on 12 May 2008
Amalia