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Ptychopteridae ?
FrankH
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 Hello, is Ptychopteridae correct and can anybody identify the genus or the species. I took ihe images in June in Northern Germany. Thanks a lot and many greetings, Frank
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 and just a wing...
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 one more wing....
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 Ptychoptera sp.
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 Thank you very much Paul!
 
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 I would say Tipulidae -- two anal veins and complete V shaped suture in mesonotum, plus other details. The short antennae may be distinctive.
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 Sure: Tipulidae!!! Paul should get his glasses ready to wear... Pfft

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 In fact, when I look closely I shoudl take them off. Pfft
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 Freshly emerged female of Ctenophora species.
 
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 what about D.bimaculata?
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 Yes, very very likely.
 
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