Bibionidae
Pronunciation: [Bibi·ON·i⋅dae]
Common Name: March Flies; Lovebugs
Description: Typically seen in spring or early summer, adult March flies are dark-colored insects with relatively short, multi-segmented antennae. Some common species have a red or yellow thorax. The larvae usually feed on decaying organic matter.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- Short, multi-segmented antennae arise low on the face
- Dorsal ocelli present
- Prominent apical spurs on tibiae
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Order: Diptera
