Thread subject: Diptera.info :: unknown large black fly

Posted by fleabag on 02-05-2007 19:31
#1

Hi,

If possible,please could anyone help with this,sorry about the shockingly bad pics,it didnt give me a chance for more.Found in rural sussex uk.
Ive not seen one this shape,and wondered what family it could be?

thanks,

Noel.

Posted by fleabag on 02-05-2007 19:34
#2

another bad shot

Posted by cosmln on 02-05-2007 19:35
#3

Bibionidae?
just a hint, i'm not a specialist.

cosmln

Posted by fleabag on 02-05-2007 19:42
#4

Hi cosmin,i did wonder about a bibionid,because of the antenna shape and colour ...is it possible for them to be this size and shape ? im not sure.

thanks,

Noel.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 02-05-2007 20:17
#5

Female Bibio.