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Could it be Tipula infuscata?
pilonm
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Posted on 06-03-2017 00:06
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 Hello all,

Here is a Tipulidae photographed at Sherbrooke, Quebec (near Vermont).

Could it be as I think Tipula infuscata?

Thanks for helping

Michel

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John Carr
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 The first photo shows the markings of Tipula abdominalis. Females are up to 40 mm long, males smaller.
http://iz.carnegi...bdominalis
http://bugguide.n...view/24959
 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31715949@N00
pilonm
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 Thanks alot John for your acurate identification..

It is really appreciated Smile

CHeers,

Michel
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