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Nephrotoma sp,
A big Crane Fly, yellow & black thorax and yellow & black stripes at abdomen. Body about 20mm, total large including legs could be around 40 to 45mm
Spotted at Cameron Highlands, Malaysia rainforest. Commin at Hedgerows, verges and grassy places
Adults take nectar and pollen from flowers such as Hogweed. Their larvae are virtually indistinguishable from small Tipula leather-jacket grubs.