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Tipulidae or Limoniidae? (04.06.13) --> Metalimnobia quadrinotata or zetterstedti
Juergen Peters
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Hello!

Either a very large Limoniid or a medium sized Tipula with a conspicuous group of small spots on the wings near thorax. About 18-20 mm, in our garden (northwest Germany).
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I would say Limoniidae. Some species near Metalimnobia quadrinotata. Maybe Niels-Jan can tell you more.
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Jan Willem wrote:
I would say Limoniidae. Some species near Metalimnobia quadrinotata. Maybe Niels-Jan can tell you more.


Many thanks, Jan Willem!
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Yes, M. quadrinotata or maybe M. zetterstedti.
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Hello, Niels!

nielsyese wrote:
Yes, M. quadrinotata or maybe M. zetterstedti.


Thanks to you, too!
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