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Lovebug - Bibio femoratus TL: 8-10 mm. Shiny black with red femora.<br />
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Habitat: Wetland Bibio femoratus,Geotagged,Spring,United States,bibio,lovebug,march fly Click/tap to enlarge

Lovebug - Bibio femoratus

TL: 8-10 mm. Shiny black with red femora.

Habitat: Wetland

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"Bibio femoratus" is commonly known as the March fly. "Bibio femoratus" is one of at least 90 types of March flies, which occur in the United States and Canada. In the southeastern United States, especially around the Gulf Coast, "Bibio femoratus" is known as the lovebug.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 9, 2023. Captured May 3, 2021 11:43 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm