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

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