Nephrotoma quadrifaria Tiger Cranefly Meigen 1804

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Length . 13 to 15 mm

Phenology May to August.

Identification striking species of brightly coloured, black and yellow cranefly.

Life Cycle

Habitat They are most often found in shady areas, usually in woodland. Adults are usually seen in shady parts of the garden, such as in shrubberies or under trees and often when they are mating.

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