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Large Crane Fly

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Description:

Mostly orange with dark antenna except at the base. These large flying insects are harmless and their larva are beneficial decomposers.

Habitat:

On the porch rail in the late morning.

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gatorfellows
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gatorfellows

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jun 23, 2014
Submitted on Jul 20, 2014

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