March Fly – Dilophus orbatus
Order Diptera | Family Bibionidae (March Flies)
Live adult March fly photographed at Johns Creek, Georgia, USA. Size = less than 5mm
March Fly Identification: very small to medium-sized flies with robust bodies, usually dark, often with brightly colored thorax. (Univ. Florida–ENY 3005)
- Body usually black covered with long hair, thorax red or yellow in some genera, such as Plecia
- Antennae short, placed low on face
- Ocelli (simple eyes) present
- Males with large compound eyes
- Tibiae with prominent apical spurs
- Pulvilli (pads) present beneath tarsal claws
- Wings clear or dark, some have dark spot on the anterior margin [1]
Reference: Bugguide.net March Fly Dilophus orbatus
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