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Winter Crane Fly

Trichoceridae sp.

Description:

A long legged crane fly about 15 mm in length.

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6 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks for the interesting discussion, Forest Dragon and Hema. It was very enriching. :)

Fyn  Kynd
Fyn Kynd 11 years ago

You're very welcome, Jacob!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

Forest Dragon,that is disappointing news!!Something needs to eat those vicious mosquitoes!

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

Hema, it's a common misconception that Crane Flies eat Mosquitoes. Actually, most adult Crane Flies don't eat anything at all. They live long enough to reproduce. The larvae of most species feed on decaying matter. They are very cool insects!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

Crane flies are great for mosquito control. Good to have these around.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Thanks Fyn!!!

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

New York, USA

Spotted on Jan 10, 2013
Submitted on Jan 10, 2013

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