Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipula cf. vernalis in copula. South Ukraine

Posted by Sergiy Filatov on 10-05-2013 14:29
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02.V.2013
Kherson region
Kinburn Peninsula
sandy steppe, near edge of saline lake

Thanks for help!

Edited by Sergiy Filatov on 11-05-2013 19:29

Posted by Sergiy Filatov on 10-05-2013 14:30
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Posted by Sergiy Filatov on 10-05-2013 14:31
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Posted by clovis on 11-05-2013 17:33
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Quite a young female!
I don't the fauna living in your area, but it looks like T vernalis (and probably is)

Posted by Sergiy Filatov on 11-05-2013 19:29
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Thank you, clovis! And how do you judged about the age of the female? I guess it's because of the milky-coloured wings and pale general appearance?