Posted by chrisinburgundy on 30-08-2011 14:35
#1
I am not sure but I think the cranefly in my picture is
Tipula fascipennis. Am I correct, please?
Photo taken in Burgundy, central France. Thank you.
Edited by chrisinburgundy on 30-08-2011 16:13
Posted by Roger Thomason on 30-08-2011 16:31
#2
Not Tipulidae..Looks like Mycetophilidae or Keroplatidae, maybe some Orfelia sp...just guessing though.
Wing markings look similar to ;
http://www.dipter...to_id=7200
Edited by Roger Thomason on 30-08-2011 16:38
Posted by chrisinburgundy on 30-08-2011 20:29
#3
Thank you, Roger, for pointing out that it is not a
Tipula. I agree that the wing markings look similar to the
Orfelia sp. in your link but it seems that it's going to be difficult to obtain a specific ID.
I do have another photo of the same insect which shows more clearly the head and thorax but I'm not sure how far it will get me. I am posting a copy of the photo in case it might be helpful.
Thank you for any further comments that may be forthcoming.
Edited by chrisinburgundy on 30-08-2011 20:30