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Giant Western Crane Fly - Holorusia hespera - male
Copyright © 2009 Kevin Hall

Giant Western Crane Fly - Holorusia hespera - Male
Pack Forest (near Eatonville), Pierce County, Washington, USA
July 10, 2009
Male Giant Western Crane Fly (Holorusia hespera)? We had a number of these buzzing around at night at the 2009 Gathering.

See other images from the 2009 BugGuide Gathering here: gathering_2009
Contributed by Kevin Hall on 15 July, 2009 - 9:18am
Last updated 12 August, 2009 - 9:56am

Yes.
Your ID is correct. Nice specimen! I think I've only seen one male. Females seem to be much more abundant.
… Eric R. Eaton, 15 July, 2009 - 9:36am

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