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March Fly

Bibio albipennis

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black insect,about 1 cm long. Outer wings have a black dot each. Found in the backyard on the wall of the shed.

Species ID Suggestions

March Fly (male)

Bibio albipennis

Reference Link
BugEric
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Comments (4)
HemaShah
Thank you so much, BugEric :))
BugEric
Male because of the large head ("all eyes"!), different overall shape from females.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2014

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