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Crane Fly - Tipula
Copyright © 2005 Lloyd Spitalnik

Crane Fly - Tipula
Central Park, New York County, New York, USA
June 16, 2005
We've seen several of these crane flies in Central Park, usually when they land on low vegetation. Any ID help is appreciated. Thanks, Sandy&Lloyd
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Contributed by Lloyd Spitalnik on 30 September, 2006 - 12:28pm

It is most likely a female of
Tipula (Platytipula) paterifera , but recently there are two European Tipula species have worked their way into the northeast of USA and have been reported in New York state. Check here for more info . A male fly would be helpful to do a species level id, moved it to the subgenus page. - Chen
… Chen Young, 30 September, 2006 - 12:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Chen!
for your quick reply and interesting link. Always appreciate your help. Sandy&Lloyd
… Lloyd Spitalnik, 30 September, 2006 - 1:15pm login or register to post comments

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