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As indicated on a previous thread I made two tours to Bulgaria this year, principally as a Botanist, but inevitably one cannot ignore the rich diversity of spectacular and interesting insects. I photographed a number of flies on each of the tours and have already posted some images. This Tipulid was attracted to light at Melnik on 29 July. I wonder if it is Nephrotoma crocata but would appreciate confirmation or correction of this from someone more knowledgeable than me. I do have the specimen if it is of any interest.

Many thanks

Alan.

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Here is a second image........

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and here is a close up view of the body.........