Crane Flies : Running out of time ... ...

            Crane flies sizes range from small to large (wingspan 6-75mm) with slender bodies and very long legs.  This is the largest family of flies in Australia with 700 species.

Winter is just round the corner: insects are busily mating ...

(explored: Apr 16, 2011 #475 )

Taken on: April 15, 2011

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