Fly for ID

[Kayleigh]

Please can someone id my fly it might be a crane-fly but not sure..
Just as I put the lens away for the winter this tuned up on my patio doors so I got top and under shots..

[Jason Green]

Evening Kayleigh, welcome back!

It's a Cranefly as you say, and from the Limoniidae family. These are so-called Folded-winged Craneflies because they fold their wings over the abdomen, as opposed to holding them at 45-90' angles as do most. This individual looks distinctive enough, so I'm sure someone will have an idea as to who he is!

Oh, and you should find a few insects through the winter too.

Take care,

Jason

[Kayleigh]

Cheers Jason and thank you,
I have put the lens back on with the idea if I take other than macro I will remove it when needed.

Will keep a lookout for those winter bugs lol
I did spot an earwig when filling up the bird feeders I knocked him off never been keen on them I think its the pincers at the back look like they will give a nasty nip..