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Copyright © 2018 Matthias Buck

Ovipositing Tipula - Tipula -

Edmonton, North Saskatchewan River Valley, Alberta, Canada
May 12, 2018
Size: about 3 cm

This female was running about frantically at the edge of a trail, constantly probing debris with her abdomen and - presumably - laying eggs.

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Contributed by Matthias Buck on 13 May, 2018 - 5:32pm

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