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Saint Mark's Fly

Bibio marci

Photo by Doryreed
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Field Notes

Description:

Small black flies. Male shown above. Female has a thinner, more elongated head.

Habitat:

Heather moor or scrubland

Notes:

Emerge around the 25th April hence the name. Can be seen in large numbers during April when they mate.

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