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Cranefly ID
FRV
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Posted on 26-11-2021 19:25
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 Hi,

I have photographed this medium-sized cranefly this week in the litter of a deciduous forest near Paris.
Body length about 10-12mm.
Any idea about the family (Limoniidae?), genus or species?
Thanks for your expertise!

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 Front view of the same specimen.
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 Probably Trichocera, considering the time of year and the form of the antennae.
 
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 Thank you John!

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