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Crane fly

Description:

Male mosquito perched on the side of a water tank. Measured an impressive 60 mm across the legs.

Habitat:

Bushland near open water.

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2 Comments

Mr.Swift
Mr.Swift 11 years ago

Ah, okay! Thanks :)

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Hi Mr Swift. You're getting a good collection. I think this is actually a type of crane fly... maybe similar to the 'Black Crane Fly'

Mr.Swift
Spotted by
Mr.Swift

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Spotted on Nov 14, 2012
Submitted on Nov 14, 2012

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