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Common Brown Crane Fly, Leptotarsus costalis

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"Leptotarsus costalis" is an Australian species of crane fly in the family Tipulidae. A large insect with a narrow body and small head. The two wings are held almost at right angles to the body. Legs and antennae are long. The rostrum is as long as the head. Body length to 1.5 cm.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Oct 31, 2025. Captured Sep 25, 2025 07:39 in 821 Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • f/22.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm