Bibio varipes mating, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands

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Christine Young

Lion

Hmm. I think they look more like Bibionidae than Asilidae. Maybe Bibio species, such as B. varipes or something similar? Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much, something felt off about my presumption, glad you nailed it! Posted 6 years ago
2. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Double-checked on B. Varipes, looks like a likely match. There's only a dozen or so Bibionidae species in the Netherlands and Varipes looks like the strongest match based on leg color. Thanks! Posted 6 years ago
3. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Nice! You're welcome :). A hint for next time...Robber flies typically have very spiky legs and a beard. Many bibionids tend to have fat, colorful femurs and they are fuzzy (but not spiky). Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks, very useful! Posted 6 years ago