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Limoniid Crane Fly

Gnophomyia tristissima

Photo by Ingrid3
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Field Notes

Description:

black gnat <0.5cm on grass leaf surface in grassy knee high meadow

Species ID Suggestions

Limoniid Crane Fly

Gnophomyia tristissima

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ForestDragon
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Comments (2)
ForestDragon
I have a spotting of this species as well. They are very cute little Crane Flies! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/14563468 The yellow halterers (the little light colored round things just under the wings and above the legs on the side) are distinctive for this species.
Sintija Valucka
Looks a bit like fungus gnat. ;) Don't know about the species, there are really many species.

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PublishedSeptember 22, 2013

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