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Geranomyia sp. (genus)

A limoniid crane fly at Aranda Bushland

Geranomyia sp. (genus) at Aranda Bushland - 19 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Geranomyia sp. (genus) 29 Nov 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) 19 Nov 2023 donhe
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) 19 Nov 2023 ibaird
Unidentified 19 Nov 2023 RosD

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Large probably moth, clear wings flat outstretched, long spider-like legs

2 comments

donhe wrote:
   19 Nov 2023
Eyes a bit small for Heteropsilopus ?
RosD wrote:
   21 Nov 2023
So probably a species of Crane Fly it seems??

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  • Swamp edge under eucalypts - on grass head Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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