Clytocosmus helmsi

Helms' alpine crane fly at Cotter River, ACT

Clytocosmus helmsi at Cotter River, ACT - 24 Feb 2017
Clytocosmus helmsi at Cotter River, ACT - 24 Feb 2017
Clytocosmus helmsi at Cotter River, ACT - 24 Feb 2017
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Clytocosmus helmsi 19 Mar 2017 KimPullen
Clytocosmus helmsi 26 Feb 2017 HarveyPerkins
Tipulidae or Limoniidae (family) 26 Feb 2017 HarveyPerkins

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HarveyPerkins wrote:
   26 Feb 2017
I think this is probably Clytocosmus helmsi, but there are six species in the genus and I've only found photos for C. helmsi and C. edwardsi.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 24 Feb 2017 11:20 AM Recorded on
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  • Mixed Gender

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