Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Limoniidae USA 2012-VI-14 (= Limnophila rufibasis)

Posted by John Carr on 28-11-2012 02:56
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New Hampshire, USA June 14, 2012. Standing on a rock at about 1200m (near tree line).

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14 segmented flagellum
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Lateral
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Edited by John Carr on 15-02-2013 02:40

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 14-02-2013 17:56
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Must be Prionolabis (Limnophila sensu American authors) rufibasis, very common species, check bugguide or flickr.

Posted by John Carr on 15-02-2013 02:41
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Dmitry Gavryushin wrote:
Must be Prionolabis (Limnophila sensu American authors) rufibasis, very common species, check bugguide or flickr.


That looks good. I have seen that species a few times before in different habitats, on broad leaves next to slow-moving water rather than near treeline on a mountain.