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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. <br />
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Habitat: Streamside; mixed forest Geotagged,Spring,Tipula,Tipula collaris,Tipulidae,United States,crane flies Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

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

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''Tipula collaris'' is a species of large crane fly in the family Tipulidae, found in Canada and the United States.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Apr 23, 2022. Captured Apr 22, 2022 15:26 in Main st, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm