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Crane Fly

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Field Notes

Description:

A true fly with long legs.

Habitat:

Found in our greenhouse.

Notes:

In the family Tipuloidea. Commonly called mosquito hawk and daddy longlegs.

Some adults feed on nectar. Many don't feed at all.

Species ID Suggestions

Marsh crane fly

Tipula paludosa

Reference Link
Ornithoptera80
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