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Is this a crane fly? - Trichocera - male

Is this a crane fly? - Trichocera - Male
Cedar Falls, Blackhawk County, Iowa, USA
April 6, 2019
It came out from the crevices by our garden bed this morning. Is it a crane fly (Limoniinae) of some kind?

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Is this a crane fly? - Trichocera - male Is this a crane fly? - Trichocera - male

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Male - Winter Crane Fly
Abdomen tipped with claspers = ♂
Fully developed wings = Adult
This is probably something like a male Trichocera bimacula. (eastern) Hold on for an expert.

 
Thanks! I have no idea how to
Thanks! I have no idea how to ID these guys.

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