Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Craneflies?

Posted by LordV on 03-06-2007 08:46
#1
Spotted these odd flies in a small wood with ponds Yesterday. Both about 11mm body length. Thought initially they were scorpion flies but the mouth parts do not look correct. I think this is a male and female of the same species. Appeared to be active in daylight.
Thanks for any info.

Brian V.

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Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-06-2007 10:42
#2
ptychopteridae?

Posted by LordV on 04-06-2007 14:27
#3
Thanks Jorge- not sure about those but think they must be craneflies of some type.
Brian V.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 04-06-2007 14:32
#4
Ptychopteridae, indeed.

Posted by LordV on 04-06-2007 17:46
#5
Thanks Paul - I give in :)
Someone on another forum has suggested they maybe Ptychoptera contaminata

Brian V.