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A very large Romanian Cranefly
Alan Outen
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Posted on 12-07-2013 20:50
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This is the last of the fly species that I photographed on a recent tour to Romania. This very large crane fly was attracted to light at Mosorel Guest House, Magura on 11 June 2013. I am assuming that it is probably Tipula maxima but would appreciate confirmation or correction of this by someone more experienced than I am, in case there are other species with which it could be confused.

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....here is a second image.......
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....and here is a third close up ....

Very many thanks

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Hello, Alan!

Here in Germany this would be Tipula maxima without doubt (from wing markings). But I don't know, if there are other similar species in Romania.
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Many thanks Juergen.

Alan
 
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But there is a few other species of Acutipula known from Romania, i don't know if they are similar. Do you have a good view of the hypopygium?
 
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Many thanks Clovis

I am afraid that these and very similar are the only views that I have. I might be able to send something to you directly at higher resolution but unfortunately I do not have the specimen of this to rephotograph.

Alan
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I will attach two images of the hypopygium which are the best that I can do from the shots that I have.

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Here is the second.....

I do not know if these will be adequate for you.

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