Cranefly
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Limonia nubeculosa
short-palped cranefly, Sixspot Cranefly
Limonia nubeculosa is a small crane fly species in the family Limoniidae, commonly known as the short-palped cranefly or Sixspot Cranefly. Adults measure 9–11 mm in body length and are recognized by their distinctive wing patterning and banded legs. The species is widespread across the Palearctic and Nearctic regions, with documented populations from Europe through Asia to North America. It is primarily associated with forest habitats and exhibits an extended flight period from spring through late autumn.
Ula
Ula is a genus of craneflies (Diptera: Pediciidae) established by Haliday in 1833. These insects belong to the subfamily Ulinae within the family Pediciidae, a group of long-legged flies commonly known as hairy-eyed craneflies. The genus is found in northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As with other Pediciidae, Ula species are associated with moist woodland habitats where their larvae develop in decaying wood or other organic substrates.