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March Fly - Bibio albipennis - female
Copyright © 2011 Pat Cassidy

March Fly - Bibio albipennis - Female
Pilot Rock, Umatilla County, Oregon, USA
May 11, 2011
Size: 12mm
The only angle I could shoot from...then it flew away.
Contributed by Pat Cassidy on 11 May, 2011 - 5:37pm
Last updated 19 May, 2011 - 4:32pm

Moved
Moved from Flies.

I am not an expert but this species is supposed to be easier than most to recognize.
… John F. Carr, 11 May, 2011 - 6:15pm

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.

Bibionidae, I suspect--maybe something like this:



The experts will be able to say for sure.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 11 May, 2011 - 6:02pm

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