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Phantom Crane Fly

Bittacomorpha clavipes

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Description:

Black and white crane fly found on skunk cabbage in a swampy forest. Tried to get it closer for a better picture and I just landed on my arm and wouldn't get off.

Habitat:

Riparian flooded forest.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 7 years ago
Phantom Crane Fly
Bittacomorpha clavipes Species Bittacomorpha clavipes - Phantom Crane Fly - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 7 years ago

Love these! Great shots!

Joseph R. Godreau
Joseph R. Godreau 7 years ago

Great shot and spotting!

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 7 years ago

These are really beautiful! Nice find. :-)

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dferris
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dferris

Michigan, USA

Spotted on May 22, 2016
Submitted on May 22, 2016

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