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Giant Crane Fly

Holorusia

Description:

Crane flies have very long legs, and a long slender abdomen. The wings are often held out when at rest, making the large halteres easily visible. Unlike most flies, crane flies are weak and poor fliers with a tendency to "wobble" in unpredictable patterns during flight, and they can be caught without much effort.

Habitat:

urban area

1 Species ID Suggestions

Western Giant Crane Fly
Holorusia rubiginosa - Holorusia hespera - Holorusia


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1 Comment

Noel Buensuceso
Noel Buensuceso 11 years ago

Thanks Sanjay for the ID!

Noel Buensuceso
Spotted by
Noel Buensuceso

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Spotted on Aug 24, 2012
Submitted on Aug 24, 2012

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