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(Mating) Tiger Crane Flies

Nephrotoma wulpiana

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Description:

Red/brown fly with very long legs and clear wings. Abdomen segments are clearly defined. I like their shadows in the second image.

Habitat:

Avocado tree leaf in backyard above pond.

Reference Links:

Species Nephrotoma wulpiana - BugGuide.Net

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