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Limoniid Crane Fly

Gnophomyia tristissima

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Field Notes

Description:

Small crane fly. Black body, dark wings with bright yellow halteres (the little round yellow things next to the wings). Larvae of this species live inside rotten wood (as per Bugguide).

Habitat:

Suburban yard.

Reference Links:

Species Gnophomyia tristissima - BugGuide.Net

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