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Phantom Crane Fly

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Photo by dferris
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black and white crane fly found on skunk cabbage in a swampy forest. Tried to get it closer for a better picture and I just landed on my arm and wouldn't get off.

Habitat:

Riparian flooded forest.

Reference Links:

Species Bittacomorpha clavipes - Phantom Crane Fly - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Phantom Crane Fly

Bittacomorpha clavipes

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ForestDragon
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Great Lakes Monitoring
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Life of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois
Photographed
PublishedMay 22, 2016

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