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Mosquito Hawk, Crane Fly, May Fly, Skeeter Eater, Daddy Longlegs

Nephrotoma appendiculata

Photo by ErikLarson
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Slender body about an inch and a half long with very thin, segmented legs. Many people say it looks like a giant mosquito.

Habitat:

Anywhere

Notes:

This photo was taken of the underside as it rested on my window.

Reference Links:

Crane fly

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