Common Crane Fly
Tipula oleracea
The common crane fly is a long-legged fly often found in damp gardens, meadows, lawns, and cultivated fields. Adults fly with a weak, bobbing flutter and are most active in mild, humid conditions. They feed little as adults, sometimes sipping nectar, while the soil-dwelling larvae feed on plant roots. Despite their mosquito-like shape, adults are harmless and do not bite or sting.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Common Crane Fly