Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae or Limoniidae? (04.06.13) --> Metalimnobia quadrinotata or zetterstedti

Posted by Juergen Peters on 07-06-2013 18:26
#1

Hello!

Either a very large Limoniid or a medium sized Tipula with a conspicuous group of small spots on the wings near thorax. About 18-20 mm, in our garden (northwest Germany).

Edited by Juergen Peters on 10-06-2013 20:16

Posted by Juergen Peters on 07-06-2013 18:27
#2

Pic #2

Posted by Jan Willem on 07-06-2013 19:52
#3

I would say Limoniidae. Some species near Metalimnobia quadrinotata. Maybe Niels-Jan can tell you more.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 07-06-2013 20:08
#4

Jan Willem wrote:
I would say Limoniidae. Some species near Metalimnobia quadrinotata. Maybe Niels-Jan can tell you more.


Many thanks, Jan Willem!

Posted by nielsyese on 10-06-2013 16:24
#5

Yes, M. quadrinotata or maybe M. zetterstedti.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 10-06-2013 20:15
#6

Hello, Niels!

nielsyese wrote:
Yes, M. quadrinotata or maybe M. zetterstedti.


Thanks to you, too!