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Crane fly

Leptotarsus sp.

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A large colorful cranefly

Habitat:

Hanging from a branch as they do.

Notes:

EOL lists over 300 species
Distribution http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Leptotarsus

Reference Links:

Leptotarsus costalis - Overview, Leptotarsus – Wikipedia, Genus Leptotarsus - Insects of Tasmania: Diptera

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