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Large Crane Fly

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Mostly orange with dark antenna except at the base. These large flying insects are harmless and their larva are beneficial decomposers.

Habitat:

On the porch rail in the late morning.

Reference Links:

Nephrotoma ferruginea - Information on Nephrotoma ferruginea, Species Nephrotoma ferruginea - BugGuide.Net

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