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Tiger Crane Fly

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Photo by keithp2012
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Not a giant Mosquito! Is harmless,fragile, and does not bite.

Habitat:

Yard,field,woods

Notes:

Young live underground and eat plant roots and decaying matter, adults dont eat at all. Attracted to nights at light.

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PublishedSeptember 7, 2010

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