Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Strange insect

Posted by buggub on 10-03-2012 16:08
#1

Hi,

I found this strange insect in the woods. Can you ID it? It has no wings and it can jump.

Thanks.

Posted by Patrycja on 10-03-2012 16:30
#2

Mecoptera, Boreidae.
Regards,
Patrycja

Posted by Paul Beuk on 10-03-2012 21:16
#3

Boreus hyemalis, unless you have other Boreus species.

Posted by cthirion on 23-03-2012 00:11
#4

A species which one also sees on snow!