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Giant Crane Fly

Tipula sp.

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Description:

Large brown crane fly with clear wings other than brown along the front edge and a white splotch. There are dark markings along sides of abdomen as well as a dark line from end to end. The eyes are green.

Habitat:

Hanging on Peach tree and unknown plant in backyard.

Notes:

Sorry about the third image. It's the only one I got of that side before it flew away :(

Reference Links:

Tipula, Genus Tipula - BugGuide.Net

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