Yellow-footed March fly

Bibio xanthopus, or yellow-footed March fly, is a species of March fly (Bibionidae) first identified by Wiedemann in 1828. It is one of the most common species of Bibio in North America. The body is black with pale colored pile and legs that are predominantly rufous. Females have black wings. The size of the species varies considerably, with wingspans ranging from 5.5 to 9.5 mm and body lengths ranging from 8 to 11 mm. The maggots, which feed on roots, are 10 mm in length with warty skin and a pair of posterior spiracles.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellow-footed March fly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Bibio palliatus
• Bibio vestitus
• Bibio articulatus
• Bibio alienus
• Bibio femoratus
• Bibio femoralis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Diptera

Family

Bibionidae

Genus

Bibio

Species

Bibio xanthopus

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