Looks like a crane to me also. I'd gotten a shot of one's exoskeleton last year, but that's it. One did buzz by me in the yard last week, so looks like we'll have a good year for them. I agree with Linda, after learning more about them I won't be swatting any of them either. Amazing insects. Great shot of this guy.
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21-Apr-2006 21:58
It certainly is a crane fly, but what is baffling me is that its rather early for one of these to be out and about. We normally get these in August/September! I managed to get a couple last year but not very good pics, and I have to admit that they are one of those insects that you would normally swat with a newspaper because they irritate you flitting around the house, but after studying the photos I took I wont do that again, their little bodies are incredibly complex and intrigueing. Great shot by the way lol.
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21-Apr-2006 18:47
Good heavens! What an amazing looking insect. I'll dig around later to see what I can make of it. Great shot. John