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Cranefly

Pedicia procteriana

Photo by Fyn Kynd
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44.3355, -69.1769

Field Notes

Description:

At light.

Habitat:

Open area bordered by mixed woodland.

Notes:

Male. ID'd at BugGuide.net by John F. Carr.

Reference Links:

Species Pedicia procteriana - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Fyn Kynd
I have CharleneBurgess, contrary to some of their common names like Mosquito Hawk and Skeeter-eater, adult crane flies usually do not eat or drink. Some may feed at flowers. They usually live long enough to reproduce. They are harmless and cannot bite or sting. Most crane fly larva eat decaying organic material. None are known to feed on mosquitoes specifically.
CharleneBurgess
I've heard them called Mosquito Hawks here in Oregon. Have you ever heard that name?
ForestDragon
Love the markings on the wings of this species! Very neat!

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PublishedMay 26, 2013

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