Thread subject: Diptera.info :: A very large Romanian Cranefly
Posted by Alan Outen on 12-07-2013 20:50
#1
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
Posted by Alan Outen on 12-07-2013 20:50
#2
....here is a second image.......
Posted by Alan Outen on 12-07-2013 20:52
#3
....and here is a third close up ....
Very many thanks
Alan
Posted by Juergen Peters on 13-07-2013 18:49
#4
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.
Posted by Alan Outen on 13-07-2013 23:37
#5
Many thanks Juergen.
Alan
Posted by clovis on 22-07-2013 16:29
#6
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?
Posted by Alan Outen on 22-07-2013 16:32
#7
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
Posted by Alan Outen on 22-07-2013 18:25
#8
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
Posted by Alan Outen on 22-07-2013 18:26
#9
Here is the second.....
I do not know if these will be adequate for you.
Many thanks
Alan