Cranefly  (Tipula paludosa)

Tipula paludosa pupa working its way out of the ground

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Tipula paludosa

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Tipula paludosa head close up

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Tipula paludosa

© N. A. Callow

Tipula paludosa on grass seed head

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Tipula paludosa

© N. A. Callow

Tipula paludosa resting, covered in dew

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Tipula paludosa

© N. A. Callow

Tipula paludosa in typical resting pose

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Tipula paludosa

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Tipula paludosa mating

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Tipula paludosa mating

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Tipula paludosa predated by spider

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