Saturday, April 3, 2010

Tipulidae sp.


Crane fly(english)
Mosca grua(spanish)
Crane fly's are flys with long legs and are from 2 til 60 mm big.Crane fly's are not strong flyers,often found flying like the engine broke.They are feeders of nektar as adults,as larvae they feed on roots of plants.The larvae can become a pest in grassfields,but you can prevent a lot by keeping the grass short in egg laying time,this is normally in the end of the summer.The adults start emerging in spring after rain with a little sun warmth.Crane fly's are a food source for many birds and also insects.From Galicia

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