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Crane fly

Photo by Parag
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Field Notes

Notes:

Spotted this dragonfly in Houston, TX.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Parag
I guess not, this crane fly has got 9 segments...
Parag
I figured out that it can be Nephrotoma eucera. Do you agree?
Parag
Thanks Laura :) I was delighted to capture the pollen grains on the crane fly's head..
LauraMaria
Nice macro shot of those compound eyes!! This is actually a cranefly rather than a dragonfly, though it will be difficult to identify down to species level! Maybe check out this page, see what matches best :) http://iz.carnegiemnh.org/cranefly/tipulinae.htm
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PublishedMay 6, 2011

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