March Flies (Bibo spp.)

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Thanks to David Stephan for ID assistance with these flies!
Found along trail in mixed woods near New Hope Creek, Korstian Division of Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC
8 Apr 2009

These flies have distinctive red thighs while the rest of the insect is mostly black.

Found along trail in mixed woods near New Hope Creek, Korstian Division of Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC
8 Apr 2009

Larvae (maggots) of these flies reportedly feed on decaying plant material.

Found along trail in mixed woods near New Hope Creek, Korstian Division of Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC
8 Apr 2009

Found along trail in mixed woods near New Hope Creek, Korstian Division of Duke Forest, Orange Co., NC
8 Apr 2009



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