Bibionidae
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Bibionidae , march flies and love bugs, is a family of flies (Diptera). Approximately 650-700 species are known worldwide.
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[edit] Family Description
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[edit] Biology
in progress
[edit] Economic Importance
Adults are important pollinators.Some larvae are serious plant pests,especially of grassland.
[edit] Literature (identification)
- Hardy, D.E. et al., 1958. Guide of the insects of Connecticut PartVI. The Diptera or true flies of Connecticut Sixth Fascicle: March flies and gall midges. Bibionidae, Itonididae (Cecidomiidae). Conn. Geol. Nat. Hist. Surv. Bull. 87, 218 pp., 15 pl., 29 figs.
- Hardy, D.E. ,1967. The Bibionidae (Diptera) of Nepal, results of the Austrian and the B.P. Bishop Museum.Expeditions, 1961 and 1965. Pacific Insects 9(3): 519–536.
- Hardy, D.E. and Delfinado, M.D,1969. The Bibionidae (Diptera) of the Philippines. Pacific Insects 11(1): 117–154.
