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Crane Fly

Nephrotoma wulpiana

Photo by CoralAvery
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Field Notes

Description:

Small brown arthropod with long legs, wings, and body. Looks similar to a mosquito, but does not have the extended mouth.

Habitat:

Spotted in my backyard in Escondido, California.

Species ID Suggestions

Crane Fly

Nephrotoma wulpiana

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CindyBinghamKeiser
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Comments (2)
CoralAvery
Yes it is Carol, thank you! And thanks Cindy for the ID! :)
Carol Snow Milne
I wonder if it is related to the crane fly or a type of crane fly

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PublishedNovember 8, 2011

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