Tipulidae sp. (family)

Unidentified Crane Fly at Eden, NSW

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Identification history

Harpobittacus sp. (genus)

15 Apr 2018

RossMannell

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2 comments

KerriLee wrote:

15 Apr 2018

I believe this is actually a crane fly Ross. Family Tipulidae. They are incredibly similar to the Scorpion Flies, but a different order altogether. (Aren't insects amazing!). I'm basing my ID on the extremely long legs, and one pair of wings only (therefore a Dipteran).

RossMannell wrote:

15 Apr 2018

I had wondered whether this was a crane fly. It was in a shady place on a rock and only allowed me a brief time to photograph.

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Sighting information

1 - 3 Abundance
13 Apr 2018 09:24 AM Recorded on
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Species information

Tipulidae sp. (family) Scientific name
Unidentified Crane Fly Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-Invasive
Up to 1658.97m Recorded at altitude
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