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Crane Fly

Tipulidae

Photo by curtcollinsii
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Field Notes

Description:

Many people think these creatures are giant mosquitoes, like I did. In fact they are just a type of fly.

Notes:

I always thought they were mosquitoes. Time to research!

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Species ID Suggestions

Crane fly

Tipulidae
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