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Cranefly (Tipula vernalis) There are many species of Cranefly, but the large Tipula vernalis is identifiable by it&#039;s green eyes (hardly to be missed in this photo) its wing pattern and the dark triangle visible here, just behind the head. <br /> <br /> Although not as common as some, It is found in the UK between April and June, mainly in moist well-wooded places, wet woodland and marshy areas. Geotagged,Spring,Tipula vernalis,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Cranefly (Tipula vernalis)

There are many species of Cranefly, but the large Tipula vernalis is identifiable by it's green eyes (hardly to be missed in this photo) its wing pattern and the dark triangle visible here, just behind the head.

Although not as common as some, It is found in the UK between April and June, mainly in moist well-wooded places, wet woodland and marshy areas.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Worst pilot skills in the insect world hehe. Posted 4 years ago
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    Philip Booker
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    Lol.

    I think you'd struggle to describe them as 'elegant'. :-)     Posted 4 years ago

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The Tipula vernalis

''Tipula vernalis'' is a species of cranefly found in the West Palaearctic.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Philip Booker
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Uploaded Apr 30, 2021. Captured Apr 26, 2021 17:24 in Gladstone Arms, 123 Lewes Rd, Brighton BN2 3QB, UK.
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