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Tipula sp.
Male. Tipula is a very large insect genus in the fly family Tipulidae. It has very long, fragile legs. The male has a swollen tip to his abdomen, and the female has a pointed ovipositor which is used to push eggs into soil. The larvae of some species are root-feeding and may be called "leatherjackets".
Open forest with holm oaks
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/11; ISO Speed Rating: 1800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm.
Spotted on May 6, 2024
Submitted on May 6, 2024
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