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Long-legged winged insect NW PA - Tipula abdominalis
Copyright © 2006 MicheleRF

Long-legged winged insect NW PA - Tipula abdominalis
Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA
September 13, 2006
Size: body 4 cm, including leg
I have seen this winged-creature a few times on my garage door. It is very docile (or near death) as I took many photos getting quite close at times. We live very near a creek in a wooded area and get many intersting bugs but I never remember seeing this before.
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Contributed by MicheleRF on 13 September, 2006 - 4:41pm
Last updated 15 September, 2006 - 12:19pm

Awesome
closeup!
… Steve Scott, 13 September, 2006 - 5:07pm login or register to post comments

Cranefly
You can see more of them here.
… Lynette Schimming, 13 September, 2006 - 4:49pm login or register to post comments

 
Crane fly of
Tipula abdominalis . For Eric, Pennsylvania check this for info . - Chen
… Chen Young, 14 September, 2006 - 10:23am login or register to post comments

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