Bibio johannis
Description
Length 4 to 7 mm. A black fly with shiny black thorax. The head and legs are both very hairy. The male has a very prominent dark stigma in each wing, and the lower parts of the legs are orange.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Grassland and well vegetated areas and hedgerows and also over water.
When to see it
March to June.
Life History
Breeds in soil and sometimes seen in swarms.
UK Status
Fairly frequent and widespread in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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