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Photo by DavidLeviston
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Field Notes

Description:

Large cranefly, body length approx 30mm. Very long legs. In flight looks like a miniature tumble weed. Feathered antennae an interesting feature but has not helped in my search for an identification.

Habitat:

Littoral edge of a swamp in dry sclerophyll forest

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
ForestDragon
It certainly does have impressive antennae. I would guess it is a male. It reminds me of a Limoniid Crane Fly but I just don't know. I see what you mean about trouble finding resources. I couldn't find any matches online either but I will try to keep an eye out for you! Good luck!
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PublishedOctober 21, 2013

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