Identify this insect?

coillsaille

Hi, just wondering if someone could identify the flying insect in the photo. Landed next to me on the bench beside our pond and it's

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not something I am familiar with so just curious. It's about 1.5 inches long, (the plank it's resting on is 9 inches wide for reference).

Thargor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058253919/identify-this-insect

Crane Fly, haven't seen one in years.

magicbastarder

hijacking this thread, rather than starting a new one.

Thargor

Reverse image search says:

Adela reaumurella | UKmoths

magicbastarder

Thank you!

Thargor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120552906#Comment_120552906

Just noticed that site doesn't actually say that its usually called a Green Longhorn...

magicbastarder

thanks - interesting that there are fewer than 100 records for ireland according to the biodiversity data centre. i must get the finger out and sign up so i can upload that.

what caught my eye about it was that it was the size of a fly but had a very 'flappy' flying style.

sydthebeat

hijacking again..

i assume this is a poplar hawk moth?

Alun

Looks like it, yes.

coillsaille

Another moth here for identification please.

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