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Elephantomyia westwoodi
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Copyright © 2008
Robert Lord Zimlich
Limoniid Crane Fly -
Elephantomyia westwoodi
Mobile (Dog River), Mobile County, Alabama, USA
October 19, 2008
What kind of crane fly has a proboscis and stigma shown?
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Contributed by
Robert Lord Zimlich
on 20 October, 2008 - 6:58am
Last updated 28 September, 2012 - 7:59am
Moved
Moved from
Elephantomyia westwoodi
.
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Robert Lord Zimlich
, 20 October, 2008 - 1:21pm
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It is
Elephantomyia westwoodi
. - Chen
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Chen Young
, 20 October, 2008 - 12:06pm
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Thanks, Chen
Now, why does this species have a proboscis? Are you going to be develpoing a guide page?
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Robert Lord Zimlich
, 20 October, 2008 - 1:26pm
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Please
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for the time being regarding the elongated mouth (scroll down to see the three genera with elongated mouth) parts found in crane flies. Updating on the BugGuide is in working but will take some time. - Chen
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Chen Young
, 20 October, 2008 - 1:47pm
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Impressive
A most informative and clearly illustrative webpage. I had not been able to find anything more than generalist crane fly information. I appreciate and applaud your efforts.
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Robert Lord Zimlich
, 20 October, 2008 - 2:52pm
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