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Tiger Crane Fly.

Nephrotoma sp.

Description:

The genus Nephrotoma is largely diagnosed based on wing venation. Wings have Rs very short and oblique in position and cell M1 sessile or short-petiolate. Their body color tends to be yellow, orange and often variegated with black. The polished body also distinguishes Nephrotoma from most other large Northeastern crane flies.

Habitat:

Found inside home.

Notes:

Possibly female.

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3 Comments

Fyn  Kynd
Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

Thanks Ava! Thank you so much Sergio!!! :-D

Sergio Monteiro
Sergio Monteiro 11 years ago

Great macro, Fyn.

Ava T-B
Ava T-B 11 years ago

Great series, Fyn!

Fyn Kynd
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Fyn Kynd

Searsmont, Maine, United States

Spotted on Dec 13, 2012
Submitted on Dec 13, 2012

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