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A crane fly is any member of the dipteran superfamily Tipuloidea, which contains the living families Cylindrotomidae, Limoniidae, Pediciidae and Tipulidae, as well as several extinct families.
Craneflies, also referred to as daddy long legs, have very long legs, thin wings and a thin body, which can make them look a bit like a giant mosquito. To tell them apart, look at the mouthpart, called a proboscis. If it doesn't have a long mouthpart, it's probably a harmless cranefly. There are up to 350 cranefly species in the UK.
8 gru 2023 · Discover the crane fly lifecycle, habitat & debunk myths. Uncover fascinating facts and explore the enigmatic world of crane flies. Click to learn more!
6 cze 2023 · Here are some of the most common myths about crane flies debunked: Myth #1: Crane flies are giant mosquitoes. Fact: Crane flies are often mistaken for mosquitoes due to their long legs and wings.
20 kwi 2018 · Among the rarest species of insects in the world, Araucoderus gloriosus belongs to one of four primitive crane fly species found in South America. Is its rarity a result of what is happening? Its instincts drive it in search of entangled root mats of marginal vegetation.
In China, the red-crowned crane is often featured in myths and legends. In Taoism, the red-crowned crane is a symbol of longevity and immortality. In art and literature, immortals are often depicted riding on cranes. A mortal who attains immortality is similarly carried off by a crane.
The daddy longlegs is actually a large type of cranefly, of which there are 94 species in the UK. It is familiar to us in its adult form as the gangly insect that flits around our homes in summer. As a larva, it is a grey grub (also known as a 'leatherjacket') that lives underground, feeding on plants stems and roots.
