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Bibionidae


Bibionidae
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3298 W: 167 N: 9926] (32204)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-20
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-13 4:54
Viewed: 417
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Bibionidae

March-flies

Adult insects. Small; slender-bodied to robustly-built; not stilt-legged. Antennae 8–16 segmented; ‘simple’ (short and thick, usually shorter than the thorax). Antennae not aristate. Ocelli present; 3. Eyes meeting above the antennae (often, in males), or not meeting. The maxillary palps 3–5 segmented; drooping. Vibrissae absent. Wings without a discal cell; without a sub-apical cell; without a closed anal cell. The costa extending around the entire wing, or not extending around the entire wing. Sub-costa apparent; terminating blind. The leading edge veins markedly stronger than the rest. Vein 7 present; falling short of the wing margin. Wings with the lower calypter much reduced or absent. Tibiae spurred (Front tibiae with apical large, strong spurs or circlets of spines). Feet with a triple pad beneath the tarsal claws, or without a triple pad (?). Neither parasitic nor predatory (pollinators).

Larvae and pupae. Larvae terrestrial; phytophagous, or saprophagous (in decaying vegetation, in soil); eucephalic. Pupa without a puparium.

Comments. Usually dark, hairy flies, “of rather grotesque appearance”.

Classification. Suborder Nematocera; Division Bibionomorpha; Superfamily Bibionoidea.

British representation. 20 species in Britain. Genera 2; Bibio, Dilophus.

Source:http://delta-intkey.com/britin/dip/www/bibionid.htm
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Hi Ram,
A very tricky light situation by the looks of it.
The contrast between the white wall and the black insect is almost too much to reconcile,at least with one shot.
Still,an interesting study of this March Fly.
TFS
Steve

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3831 W: 190 N: 11410] (35161)
  • [2009-06-13 7:25]

Fine macro Ram!
I think you're right: this looks like some species of Bibionid fly.
You managed the strong contrast of black and white well here with good use of flash and the sharpness and DOF is great, especially as this fly can't be more than about 15mm long.
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan

This one must have its calender backwards...March Fly in June! How sharp it is...black is very distinctive when put up in certain situations with a dabble of alternate!
Bob

Nice Macro shot of Bibionidae March-flies. tfs.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2009-06-13 11:56]

Hi Ram. This is a very clear well detailed close up of this Bibionidae . Your focusing is first clas with fine detail. The slight red marks giving a small amount of colour from the black body. All with interesting notes . well done TFS.
Nick..

Ram, you have become a master in macros! this picture is absolutely "realistic" seems as if this insect, might go flying at any time.

-Splendid approach
-excellent colors
-amazing use of flash
-very good description

Greetings and thanks for sharing

Jesús

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-06-13 16:32]

Hi Ram.today you work very very well.This pic is very difficult to take,the insect is very small and the black on white background is a bad situation.Excellent work for the best result as possible.My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,Luciano.

Hello Ram
A good capture despite of difficult light monitoring, but you did it with succes
Kind regards
Albert

Hello Ram
beautiful shot of an intersting insect
great contrast between the black bibionidae and the white decor
nice pose and wonderful sharpness
have a good night
Jacqueline

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