
Mating Crane Flies - Tipula collaris
When I first saw them, I thought these crane flies were dead. Their mating is extremely boring to watch as they just laid there, not moving. But, as I watched closely, I noticed some movement.
Habitat: Streamside; mixed forest

''Tipula collaris'' is a species of large crane fly in the family Tipulidae, found in Canada and the United States.
Similar species: True Flies
By Christine Young
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Uploaded Apr 23, 2022. Captured Apr 22, 2022 15:26 in Main st, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.