Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bibio marci ??

Posted by kaido on 24-04-2006 20:23
#1

Hi!

could this one be a male Bibio marci? Or, if not, then who?

* http://www.traden..._1917s.jpg
* http://www.traden..._1919s.jpg

thanx in advance,
kaido

Posted by Paul Beuk on 24-04-2006 20:40
#2

It is a calyptrate fly (I leave it to other to put a name on). You can see that it is a true fly by the shape of the antennae: three larger segments with a hair-like arista on the third and largest segment. Bibionidae are actually midges and they have antennae with 6-7 segments that all are alike. Under the wing you can see a small membranous part that is the calyptra 9identifying it as a calyptrate fly).

Posted by Zeegers on 24-04-2006 20:54
#3

Probably in Muscidae / Anthomyiidae.

Should be very distinctive:
arista long plumose,
parafacialia hairy all over
Palpi remarkably long

I'm not into these groups: Lispe ?

Maybe Kahis can help here


Theo Zeegers

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 24-04-2006 21:26
#4

Pollenia sp.?

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 28-04-2006 10:23
#5

Paul, I understood you that you know the answer. If yes, tell us, please. Otherwise this thread will be forgoteen forever!