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Cranefly, Tipula

Tipula sp.

Photo by arlanda
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Field Notes

Description:

Male.
Tipula is a very large insect genus in the fly family Tipulidae. It has very long, fragile legs. The male has a swollen tip to his abdomen, and the female has a pointed ovipositor which is used to push eggs into soil.
The larvae of some species are root-feeding and may be called "leatherjackets".

Habitat:

Open forest with holm oaks

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 1800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.

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