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Limoniid Crane Fly

Erioptera distincta

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Field Notes

Description:

Tan and gray fly with striped thorax and abdomen. The wings are patterned. The legs have two black bands which point this to the caliptera species per Dr. Chen Young.

Habitat:

Under porch light in backyard

Reference Links:

Species Erioptera distincta - BugGuide.Net

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