Bibio vestitus

Walker, 1848

Bibio vestitus is a of march fly in the Bibionidae, first described by Walker in 1848. The species is known from the northeastern United States, with confirmed records from Vermont. As with other members of the Bibio, are likely to be encountered in spring, though specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bibio vestitus: //ˈbɪbi.oʊ vɛsˈtaɪtəs//

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Distribution

Northeastern United States; confirmed records from Vermont.

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Taxonomic Note

Bibio vestitus was described by Francis Walker in 1848. The is part of a that has undergone significant taxonomic revision, with many former species synonymized based on variable characters such as leg color and hair . Reliable separation of Bibio species typically requires examination of male genitalia.

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