Crane Fly

Nephrotoma wulpiana

Small brown arthropod with long legs, wings, and body. Looks similar to a mosquito, but does not have the extended mouth.

Spotted in my backyard in Escondido, California.

CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Nephrotoma wulpiana Crane fly, Nephrotoma wulpiana

CoralAvery 12 years ago

Yes it is Carol, thank you! And thanks Cindy for the ID! :)

CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

I wonder if it is related to the crane fly or a type of crane fly

Spotted by
CoralAvery

Spotted on Nov 8, 2011
Submitted on Nov 8, 2011