Bibio johannis (Bibionidae) from hedge/verge across from Cullaloe LNR
Eristalis intricarius (Syrphidae) - same location
Cheilosia pagana (Syrphidae) pond edge NT1888, but a typical spring fly of dandelions especially.
Lypha dubia (Tachinidae) from woodland NT1888
Bibio johannis positively abundant in sheep pastures up here on Skye yesterday, 100s of males crawling through the grass.
ReplyDeleteI think I've found it on every patch I work. "Cover girl" on the key too. Hope your fly project is going well. Still holding out hope for July!
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