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Tipulidae sp.
Large fly, incredibly long legs, on eucalyptus in local sports park. Approximately 35mm long body only.... legs?... who knows!
Nice view of halteres. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_... http://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/Crane-Fl...
Spotted on Oct 28, 2012
Submitted on Oct 28, 2012
2 Comments
You're right Emma.. I haven't seen one with mouth parts and shape like this before. Just had a quick look for and ID and didn't get it easily yet which is surprising for crane flies in Aus.... It's becoming more interesting. Thanks.
head seems tubular?great pic!!