Crane Fly with patterned wings, Uden, the Netherlands

I am yet unable to identify the exact species, but what stands out from this one is its distinct patterns on the wings, which is something I haven't seen before on a Crane fly.

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Claire Hamilton

Lion

Its quite beautiful!
Epiphragma solatrix?
http://bugguide.net/node/view/58534/bgimage
https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/19312506
Posted 11 years ago, modified 11 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for thinking along, Claire. I can see the visual similarity, but the distribution of Epiphragma solatrix apparently is in the Americas only. Could be an invasive species though, not sure. Posted 11 years ago
2. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  The wing pattern is not the same either. Posted 11 years ago
3. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  Epiphragma ocellare matches perfectly so I created a record for it. Posted 11 years ago
4. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Wow, wasn't expecting this one to be identified. I'm glad you did the species justice, it indeed stands out from other crane flies. Thanks as always! Posted 11 years ago

The Epiphragma ocellare

Epiphragma ocellare is a very distinctive cranefly with circle patterns on its wings, banded thighs and a brown striped abdomen. It flies in May and June.

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Similar species: True Flies

Species identified by WildFlower

By Ferdy Christant

Uploaded Jun 7, 2014. Captured May 25, 2014 14:15.

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