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 A very large Romanian Cranefly
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 12-07-2013 20:50
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This is the last of the fly species that I photographed on a recent tour to Romania. This very large crane fly was attracted to light at Mosorel Guest House, Magura on 11 June 2013. I am assuming that it is probably Tipula maxima but would appreciate confirmation or correction of this by someone more experienced than I am, in case there are other species with which it could be confused. Many thanks Alan Alan Outen attached the following image:  [106.2Kb] |
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 12-07-2013 20:50
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....here is a second image.......
Alan Outen attached the following image:  [91.49Kb] |
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 12-07-2013 20:52
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....and here is a third close up .... Very many thanks Alan Alan Outen attached the following image:  [74.73Kb] |
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| Juergen Peters |
Posted on 13-07-2013 18:49
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Hello, Alan! Here in Germany this would be Tipula maxima without doubt (from wing markings). But I don't know, if there are other similar species in Romania. Best regards, Jürgen -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Juergen Peters Borgholzhausen, Germany WWW: http://insektenfo... -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 13-07-2013 23:37
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Many thanks Juergen. Alan |
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| clovis |
Posted on 22-07-2013 16:29
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Member Location: North France, lille Posts: 937 Joined: 08.06.10 |
But there is a few other species of Acutipula known from Romania, i don't know if they are similar. Do you have a good view of the hypopygium? |
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 22-07-2013 16:32
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Many thanks Clovis I am afraid that these and very similar are the only views that I have. I might be able to send something to you directly at higher resolution but unfortunately I do not have the specimen of this to rephotograph. Alan Edited by Alan Outen on 22-07-2013 18:27 |
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 22-07-2013 18:25
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I will attach two images of the hypopygium which are the best that I can do from the shots that I have. Many thanks Alan Alan Outen attached the following image:  [44.88Kb] |
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| Alan Outen |
Posted on 22-07-2013 18:26
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Here is the second..... I do not know if these will be adequate for you. Many thanks Alan Alan Outen attached the following image:  [59.64Kb] |
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