The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa

Nephrotoma species

Afrikaans name:

Nephrotoma

Photo © Steven Herbert

Nephrotoma spp.

Nephrotoma are a group of primitive flies related to Craneflies and Daddy Longlegs.

These insects have a wing-span of a bit less than 3 cm.

Nephrotoma are common in areas with grass and shrubs.

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