[NatureNS] Jan. 1 Insect

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Hi, David-

There are lots of photos here (some might even be correctly identified!):

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=winter+crane+fly&t=ffab&iax=images&ia=images

and they do appear to park their wings as you described.

--- Peter


On 2020-01-01 12:31 PM, David Webster wrote:
> Hi Peter & All,
>
>     Possible, provided Winter Crane flies park wings flat over body 
> when at rest. They were once common flying  around the tiers of 
> firewood  but have not seen them recently so don't recall how they 
> look when at rest.
>
>     A vented 6" concrete drain, which runs down one side of the lot, 
> discharges some water except in deep winter. Consequently in season I 
> see a fair assortment of aquatic insects in the yard; e.g. Damsel 
> flies & Dragon flies.
>
> YT, DW, Kentville
>
> On 1/1/2020 11:26 AM, Peter Payzant wrote:
>> A winter cranefly, perhaps?
>>
>> --- Peter Payzant
>>
>> On 2020-01-01 10:19 AM, David Webster wrote:
>>> Dear All,
>>>
>>>     At about dawn today, while putting out shortening for birds, I 
>>> noticed a small flying insect; probably a small stonefly. By the 
>>> time I got back with a vial it was gone. I do not have time to 
>>> collect these days but save what I see for a friend who photographs 
>>> insects.
>>>
>>> YT, DW, Kentville
>>>

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