The St Mark's fly Bibio marci is one of the most common bibionids to appear in spring. Typically seen resting on the stems and leaves of grass and other plants. The thorax of this male appears to be dusted with pollen.
Technical Information: Photographed with a Minolta Dimage Z1.
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