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Crane Fly or Tipula paludosa, f5.6, 2, 5X, 100 ISO, .4 sec, 136um, 50 steps, Effective Aperture f19.6<br /> This clearly shows the halteres. These oscillate rapidly along with the wings and operate like vibrating structure gyroscopes to counterbalance the wings.<br /> European Crane Fly,Geotagged,Spring,Tipula paludosa,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Crane Fly or Tipula paludosa,

f5.6, 2, 5X, 100 ISO, .4 sec, 136um, 50 steps, Effective Aperture f19.6
This clearly shows the halteres. These oscillate rapidly along with the wings and operate like vibrating structure gyroscopes to counterbalance the wings.

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    What an intricate flight deck Posted 2 years ago

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The European Crane Fly

"Tipula paludosa" is a species of true craneflies.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Mar 23, 2023. Captured Mar 23, 2023 06:52 in 845 N Lindsay Rd, Mesa, AZ 85213, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • f/1.0
  • 1/4s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm