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 Nephrotoma crocata (Tipulidae)
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| Martin Waller |
Posted on 06-05-2007 21:23
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Member Location: Posts: 1 Joined: 06.05.07 |
Hi, Every spring, I get these pretty beasts (see attached image) in my veg patch. Last year I saw a a picture of Nephrotoma crocata and thought that might be what I have. Well, they're back again this year as always and here's a picture of a female caught today (06/05/2007). It appeared to be laying eggs on bare ground. There's plenty more as they seem to be just starting to emerge - they are common here (in my garden). I am near (south of) Woking in Surrey - SU993553. Can someone confirm please this is N. crocata (have retained specimen in fridge...have other photos to) and if so is their anyhting I need to do (e.g. alert any diptera conservation authorities?) as I understand its RDB3. Many thanks, Martin Martin Waller attached the following image:  [31.97Kb] |
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