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Giant Crane Fly - Tipula abdominalis - female
Copyright © 2010 Kelly Fiegle

Giant Crane Fly - Tipula abdominalis - Female
Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana, USA
September 30, 2009
I believe this is a Giant Crane Fly (Tipula abdominalis), but would like confirmation before moving to the guide page.

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Giant Crane Fly - Tipula abdominalis Giant Crane Fly - Tipula abdominalis - female
Contributed by Kelly Fiegle on 20 December, 2010 - 3:25am
Last updated 28 May, 2017 - 11:22am

Giant Crane Fly - Tipula abdominalis
Identification of female Tipula abdominalis confirmed based on size, wing and leg patterning. Very nice photo.
… Jon Gelhaus, 25 May, 2017 - 3:01pm

 
Thank you!
:)
… Kelly Fiegle, 28 May, 2017 - 11:22am

Moved
Moved from Tipulomorpha.
… Kelly Fiegle, 18 March, 2011 - 4:44am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 20 December, 2010 - 5:17am

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