How to Identify Bibionidae

Bibionidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diptera, class Insecta. The family contains 36 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Bibionidae Species

How to identify Dilophus nigrostigma

Dilophus nigrostigma

Dilophus nigrostigma

Dilophus nigrostigma is a large sexually dimorphic New Zealand endemic fly found…

How to identify Bibio pomonae (Fabricius, 1775)

Bibio pomonae (Fabricius, 1775)

Bibio pomonae (Fabricius, 1775)

Bibio pomonae is a sexually dimorphic fly species found across most of the Palea…

How to identify Dilophus orbatus (Say, 1823)

Dilophus orbatus (Say, 1823)

Dilophus orbatus (Say, 1823)

Dilophus orbatus is a March fly species in Bibionidae that shows marked sexual d…

How to identify Bibio xanthopus Wiedemann, 1828

Bibio xanthopus Wiedemann, 1828

Bibio xanthopus Wiedemann, 1828

Bibio xanthopus is a common North American yellow-footed March fly species first…

How to identify Bibio articulatus Say, 1823

Bibio articulatus Say, 1823

Bibio articulatus Say, 1823

Bibio articulatus is a species of march fly found east of the Rockies in the U.S…

How to identify Bibio hortulanus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Bibio hortulanus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Bibio hortulanus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Bibio hortulanus is a sexually dimorphic fly species found across Europe, North …

How to identify Bibio imitator Walker, 1835

Bibio imitator Walker, 1835

Bibio imitator Walker, 1835

Bibio imitator Walker, 1835 is a small fly species with distinct size and sexual…

How to identify Bibio slossonae Cockerell, 1909

Bibio slossonae Cockerell, 1909

Bibio slossonae Cockerell, 1909

Bibio slossonae is a species of March fly, with detritivorous larvae and adult p…

How to identify Bibio marci (Linnaeus, 1758)

Bibio marci (Linnaeus, 1758)

Bibio marci (Linnaeus, 1758)

Bibio marci is a Bibionidae fly found across much of Europe, named for emerging …

How to identify Penthetria heteroptera (Say, 1823)

Penthetria heteroptera (Say, 1823)

Penthetria heteroptera (Say, 1823)

Penthetria heteroptera is a widespread March fly species in the family Bibionida…

How to identify Bibio femoratus Wiedemann, 1820

Bibio femoratus Wiedemann, 1820

Bibio femoratus Wiedemann, 1820

Bibio femoratus, commonly called lovebug, is an insect that forms large mating s…

How to identify Plecia nearctica Hardy, 1940

Plecia nearctica Hardy, 1940

Plecia nearctica Hardy, 1940

Plecia nearctica, the lovebug, is a common nuisance march fly native to Central …

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Bibionidae?

Bibionidae animals belong to the Diptera order in the Animalia kingdom. This species displays clear sexual dimorphism across three distinct traits. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Bibionidae?

Bibionidae is classified in the order Diptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. Its defining distinctive features are a dark exoskeleton that ranges in color from black to deep red, paired with red or orange legs.

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