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Johann's bibio (Bibio johannis) This is a short-lived, barely visible Bibio fly, a genus of flies which include St Mark's Fly (Hawthrorn fly)<br />
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I actually had to lie down in a dried out cowpat to get this photo and a few others!<br />
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I tried to get a video but among the grass the camera just couldn't pick it out.<br />
Bibio johannis,Geotagged,United Kingdom

Johann's bibio (Bibio johannis)

This is a short-lived, barely visible Bibio fly, a genus of flies which include St Mark's Fly (Hawthrorn fly)

I actually had to lie down in a dried out cowpat to get this photo and a few others!

I tried to get a video but among the grass the camera just couldn't pick it out.

comments (6)

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

So adorable! Great shot! It looks like it was worth the trouble! Posted 4 years ago

Philip Booker

Lion

You'd have to ask the cowpat? :-)
Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

At least the cowpat was dried ;P. Posted 4 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
  Lion
  
  I should coco!
  
  I'm very fussy about my cowpats.
  Posted 4 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

Haven't heard thet term for ages.

Niel Posted 4 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
  Lion
  
  "I should Coco"? Posted 4 years ago

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The Bibio johannis

''Bibio johannis'' is a species of fly in the family Bibionidae. It is found in the Palearctic.

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Similar species: True Flies

Species identified by Philip Booker

By Philip Booker

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Uploaded Apr 10, 2021. Captured in Malling Down Nature Reserve, Sussex Wildlife Trust, B2192, Lewes BN8 5RH, UK.

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