Bibio lanigerus
This record describes Bibio lanigerus (species). Recorded family: Bibionidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
differs from B. vestitus by having posterior veins somewhat darkened, hind basitarsus short and enlarged; males generally hold wings out at rest
Wikipedia reference for Bibio lanigerus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibio_lanigerus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera (Flies)
- Family
- Bibionidae (March Flies)
- Genus
- Bibio
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Europe (widespread) ( 3 ) , adventive in NA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bibio lanigerus Wiedemann 1818
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Bibio lanigerus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Bibio lanigerus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Even Dankowicz; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bibio lanigerus
What is Bibio lanigerus?
Bibio lanigerus is a species in the family Bibionidae, within the order Diptera.
How big is Bibio lanigerus?
5‒8 mm
How do you identify Bibio lanigerus?
differs from B. vestitus by having posterior veins somewhat darkened, hind basitarsus short and enlarged; males generally hold wings out at rest
Where is Bibio lanigerus found?
Range: Europe (widespread) ( 3 ) , adventive in NA