Ibisia marginata

Ibisia marginata is a species of 'ibis flies' belonging to the family Athericidae, a small family very similar to Rhagionidae ('Snipe Flies'). This species is present in most of Europe.

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• Ibisia marginata larvae
• Ibisia marginata larva
• References

The body is quite slender, eyes are rounded and well separated, antennae 3 segmented, costae are extended around the whole wings and the abdomen has several dark and clear stripes. The legs are entirely black (hence the common name 'Black-legged water-snipefly').

Adult females aggregate in large clumps and lay egg masses on tree branches or under bridges over flowing waters. In such a way the first stage larvae will fall into the water, where they will start their life cycle. The larvae are aquatic and saprophagous.