Rhipidia maculata
Description
This is quite a distinctive crane fly with well patterned wings and distinctive antennae
Similar Species
There are 3 species in this genus where the males have the characteristic pectinate antennae, however they differ in the wing patterns.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Often found in well wooded or well vegetated areas.
When to see it
April to October.
Life History
The larvae of Rhipidia are associated with rotting wood.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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