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Pretty Insect - Bittacomorpha clavipes
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Pretty Insect - Bittacomorpha clavipes
Newcomb, Essex County, New York, USA
September 5, 2009
Size: 2" maybe
I'm thinking it's some sort of cranefly, but I'm no expert. We love the coloration!
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Contributed by naturegirl on 8 September, 2009 - 9:08am
Last updated 16 September, 2009 - 6:21pm

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Moved from ID Request.
… John F. Carr, 16 September, 2009 - 6:21pm login or register to post comments

Phantom Cranefly, I do believ
Phantom Cranefly, I do believe. These guys are amazing to watch when they fly. Their ankles catch the wind, and they float like a kite! Crazy to see!
… Cassie, 8 September, 2009 - 9:10am login or register to post comments

 
WOW!
Thanks, Cassie! My co-worker found this and had me get the camera. Of course, it took off as soon as it saw me and the camera! So, the chase was on. For an animal with such striking coloration, it was difficult to find when it took off. If I find another one, I will keep an eye out for its flight pattern.
… naturegirl, 8 September, 2009 - 10:06am login or register to post comments

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