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Long fellow - Brachypremna dispellens
Copyright © 2006 Susan Ellis

Long fellow - Brachypremna dispellens
Brandywine, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
July 11, 2006
Size: Long!
I'm thinking hanging fly? Very interesting behavior of flouncing up and down in a "swinging" motion when disturbed, then settling in this long, streamlined position.
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Contributed by Susan Ellis on 11 July, 2006 - 5:30pm
Last updated 14 July, 2006 - 8:50pm

Thank You!
Thank you, Chen--I've added another crane fly for you--it is the most beautiful crane fly I've ever seen--and it has "passengers."
… Susan Ellis, 11 July, 2006 - 8:41pm login or register to post comments

It is a crane fly
of Brachypremna dispellens . They perfom a elabrate dance and has been called the "King of the Dancer".
… Chen Young, 11 July, 2006 - 8:15pm login or register to post comments

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