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Styringomyia sp. (Limoniidae), near Chennai - INDIA
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 A crane fly, Tipulidae sensu lato.
 
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John Carr wrote:
A crane fly, Tipulidae sensu lato.


Thank you very much!
 
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 Any chance for Subfamily/Tribe/Genus? Please! .
Seemingly, the posture mimics Long-jawed orb weaver spider (Tetragnathidae)
 
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 Styringomyia species (Limoniidae)
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Styringomyia species (Limoniidae)


Than you so much!
 
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