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Giant Western Crane fly?

Holorusia hespera

Photo by KarenSaxton
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Description:

2+ inches long, I found this cranefly on my building at work. The book says Holorusia hespera is 1- 13/8 inches long. This specimen is over 2 inches. Note the photo next to my little finger(from the outside base 3"). So is it the giant western or some tropical species that was introduced?

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Comments (3)
KarenSaxton
Me too. I'm questioning the size which is roughly twice what I see listed in books and online.
ForestDragon
Karen, it does look like the Giant Western Crane Fly to me. http://bugguide.net/node/view/40968
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PublishedJune 6, 2013

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