Bibio longipes Loew, 1864    Synonyms: Bibio lepidus.
Kingdom Animalia   >   Phylum Arthropoda   >   Class Insecta   >   Order Diptera   >   Family Bibionidae   >   Genus Bibio   

Description:

According to BugGuide, "Males are all black with swollen hind tarsi and are hard to distinguish from Bibio slossonae, the other common fall-flying species. Females are distinguished by their reddish color."

Where to find:

Males can form large swarms in the Fall.

There is 1 record in the project database.

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