Washington State Mosquito Negative Real Photo Postcard

The postcard's subject, identified as a Life size Mosquito, likely depicts a crane fly (family Tipulidae), which are frequently mistaken for oversized mosquitoes due to their slender bodies and long legs. This common misidentification was prevalent during the early 20th century, when natural curiosities were popular subjects for postcards, appealing to public fascination with the natural world and its often-exaggerated wonders.