Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae: Tipula sp?

Posted by nick upton on 01-07-2012 12:24
#1

Is it possible to get anywhere near and ID for this Cranefly with yellow/black striated legs found in damp woodland?

ID needed for Bioblitz records.

30.6.12 15mm Abbots Leigh, Bristol UK

Posted by Chen Young on 30-07-2012 20:03
#2

Female of Epiphragma (Epiphragma) ocellare , it is in the family Limoniidae.

Posted by nick upton on 08-08-2012 09:59
#3

Many thanks Chen. I'm sure you're right and i can just make out the distinctive markings on the wings.

Edited by nick upton on 08-08-2012 09:59