Bibio longipes
This record describes Bibio longipes (species). Recorded family: Bibionidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
Males are all black with swollen hind tarsi and are hard to distinguish from Bibio slossonae , the other common fall-flying species. Females are distinguished by their reddish color. Large swarms consisting of males are common in the fall.
Wikipedia reference for Bibio longipes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibio_longipes.
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
East of Rockies, southern Canada, and central to northern United States; also widespread in Europe where it was known as Bibio lepidus
Seasonal Activity
Fall
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Bibio longipes. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bibio longipes
What is Bibio longipes?
Bibio longipes is a species in the family Bibionidae, within the order Diptera.
How do you identify Bibio longipes?
Males are all black with swollen hind tarsi and are hard to distinguish from Bibio slossonae , the other common fall-flying species. Females are distinguished by their reddish color.
Where is Bibio longipes found?
Range: East of Rockies, southern Canada, and central to northern United States; also widespread in Europe where it was known as Bibio lepidus
When is Bibio longipes active?
Bibio longipes: seasonal activity - Fall.