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August 15, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

Ctenophora ornata
 

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This attractive insect is one of the crane-flies, also called daddy-longlegs. This one shown here is a male easily recognised by the feather-like antennae. The insects fly mainly at night.
 

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Found in wooded areas with mature trees.  Range most of Europe but rare in the UK.
 

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