Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Trichocera <- winter Tipulid ♀

Posted by Carnifex on 12-12-2022 12:23
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Rather small Tipulid, in a park in Vienna, mid December

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Edited by Carnifex on 12-12-2022 13:53

Posted by Tony Irwin on 12-12-2022 13:02
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The strongly curved A2 vein, and the ovipositor shape indicate Trichocera (Trichoceridae)

Posted by Carnifex on 12-12-2022 13:52
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Yes, ocelli also present. Looked unusually large and robust for Trichocera, that drove me off...