Leg with/without claw
Tipulidae have long slender legs, often only tiny fragments appear in droppings. The legs are covered with long hairs.
![tipulidae leg](/images/thumbnails/images/Diptera_Nematocera_Tipulidae/tipulidae_leg-fill-200x150.jpg) |
![tipulidae leg2](/images/thumbnails/images/Diptera_Nematocera_Tipulidae/tipulidae_leg2-fill-200x150.jpg) |
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leg fragments |
leg fragments |
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Other, balance organ, egg
Tipulid eggs are strongly pigmented and a rich wine colour, it has a smouth surface. The halter (or balance organ) has a long slender shaft, with an extended spoon-like tip.