DSC_7911 Mountain crane fly (Leptotarsus rufiventris) a brightly coloured male at breeding time. This is a cranefly species of the subalpine tussock meadows in summer. Found in the South Island only, from about Arthur's Pass southwards. Their larvae, also known as leatherjackets, live in soil at the base of tussocks. Tasman Valley, Mount Cook *
11005-50709 Orange cranefly or matua waeroa (Leptotarsus atroflavus) male. Front legs slightly yellowish at base. On tree fern (Dicksonia fibrosa) in January. Greymouth *
11005-50703 Orange cranefly or matua waeroa (Leptotarsus atroflavus) adult male with front legs slightly yellowish at base. On Blechnum fern in January. Greymouth *
