Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulid with beautiful wings

Posted by Nikolai Morozov on 18-09-2009 22:16
#1

I caught this unusual tipulid 2009-09-04 in Moscow province (Russia). I understand that species identification of this group is complicated, but I hope that his wings are reliable systematic sign.
Other signs are:
- serrate antennae
- long palpi (if I correct understand this word)

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Thanks!

Edited by Nikolai Morozov on 18-09-2009 22:17

Posted by lagura on 18-09-2009 22:40
#2

Not Tipulidae but Pediciidae. Pedicia cf. rivosa

Posted by Nikolai Morozov on 19-09-2009 13:38
#3

Aaa.)) Thanks you very much!
Still one question - is it male or female?

Edited by Nikolai Morozov on 19-09-2009 13:40

Posted by paqui on 19-09-2009 17:32
#4

females have a pointed end of abdomen; males wider, nice one :)

Posted by Nikolai Morozov on 19-09-2009 18:56
#5

Many thanks!