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Insect of the Day
Sep 13, 2018 09:18:14 #
I doubt that I'll get out for the hunt today however I found this Mayfly on the garage door while taking out the trash. I was actually looking for the Walkingstick Bug but he had seeked his fortunes elsewhere. Thanks to all for viewing.
Sep 13, 2018 09:25:22 #
This isn't a Mayfly. It's a Crane Fly. Nice capture though....
Sep 13, 2018 09:28:03 #
Oh wow, thanks for the correct identification Scott. I think I like finding a Crane Fly even better!
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Sep 13, 2018 15:24:55 #
Thanks, Mark. Scott correctly identified it for me as a "Crane Fly". I don't know what attracts insects to my garage door recently so I'll simply enjoy it as a gift from nature.
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Sep 14, 2018 03:36:12 #
Beautifully shot, nice focus and lighting. You garage door is coming up with good subjects.
Sep 14, 2018 08:15:44 #
Sep 14, 2018 15:07:24 #
FYI, Mayflies are not flies, have 4 fully formed wings, the 2nd smaller, and lack functional mouthparts; Crane flies are true flies (hence 2 words), one pair of formed wings, 2nd pair are halteres that show very well in your photos, and have a proboscis-like mouthparts, but even so they are not functional, but they occasionally do take water. Very nice!
Sep 14, 2018 15:10:28 #
So many misinformed people think Crane Flies are giant mosquitos.... My wife thought that until I educated her... There are several types of Crane Flies... I'm attaching an image of one (Bittacomorpha clavipes , Phantom Crane Fly) I captured that I have only seen one time. It was on the siding of my house & I only managed to get this one shot...
Bittacomorpha clavipes , Phantom Crane Fly by Scott, on Flickr
Bittacomorpha clavipes , Phantom Crane Fly by Scott, on Flickrrelbugman wrote:
FYI, Mayflies are not flies, have 4 fully formed wings, the 2nd smaller, and lack functional mouthparts; Crane flies are true flies (hence 2 words), one pair of formed wings, 2nd pair are halteres that show very well in your photos, and have a proboscis-like mouthparts, but even so they are not functional, but they occasionally do take water. Very nice!
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Sep 14, 2018 18:29:09 #
Wow, Scott, that's a great image of a Crane Fly. Mine was on the light grey aluminum garage door much like that of your siding. You fellows are right about them looking like giant mosquitoes and thank goodness they aren't for that would be one heck of a mosquito bite.
Sep 14, 2018 19:48:04 #
Sep 15, 2018 00:58:28 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
So many misinformed people think Crane Flies are g... (show quote)
very nice, tough contrast to shoot, good diffusion
Sep 15, 2018 00:59:20 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I doubt that I'll get out for the hunt today however I found this Mayfly on the garage door while taking out the trash. I was actually looking for the Walkingstick Bug but he had seeked his fortunes elsewhere. Thanks to all for viewing.
nice shots
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