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Crane Fly

Dicranoptycha sp.

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Description:

Light bronze fly with fairly uniform coloring and no outstanding markings. The abdomen may have lighter bands at each segment but it's difficult to see in these images.

Habitat:

Lettuce in vegetable garden

Reference Links:

Genus Dicranoptycha - BugGuide.Net

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