Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipula? => Tipula varipennis

Posted by FrankH on 14-02-2024 17:56
#1

Hello,
I photographed this crane fly mating on May 15, 2020 on a damp meadow in Schleswig-Holstein, Northern Germany.
I come to Tipula varipennis. Can this be confirmed or corrected based on the pictures?

Thank you and best regards,
Frank

Edited by FrankH on 15-02-2024 11:50

Posted by FrankH on 14-02-2024 17:57
#2

Detail view of the wing

Posted by eklans on 15-02-2024 11:37
#3

Hello Frank, T. varipennis is correct.

Posted by FrankH on 15-02-2024 11:50
#4

Thank you very much Eric and best wishes!