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Crane Fly

Epiphragma sp.

Photo by Leuba Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

A small slim mosquito-like fly of about 2 cms, with very long and slender legs. Head has a pair of short antennae. The mouth parts are elongated ending in a soft tuft (labella).
Wings folded over and patterned.

Habitat:

urban gardens, grasslands and open forests

Notes:

Found this fly inside the house - not an uncommon sight. It bobbed up and down for a while before settling.

Family: Limoniidae

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PublishedJanuary 2, 2012

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