Identifying Diptera from Spain

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Elodin
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Identifying Diptera from Spain

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Hi, Im working at the lab trying to identify some insects from the fields of Extremadura, western Spain. I found this Diptera and tried to identify it, but I found it impossible. I was wondering if anyone could help me. Thank you!
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Re: Identifying Diptera from Spain

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Elodin wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:58 pm Hi, Im working at the lab trying to identify some insects from the fields of Extremadura, western Spain. I found this Diptera and tried to identify it, but I found it impossible. I was wondering if anyone could help me. Thank you!
It appears to be a member of the superfamily Tipuloidea -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_fly
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