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Classification Order: Diptera – true flies Family: Tipulidae

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Phenology April to June

Identification A large cranefly with a distinctive wing pattern. It has a dark stripe along its back and a dark triangle on the thorax and obvious green eyes.

Males slim slim with squared off or club shaped abdomens.

Females plumper when gravid and pointed ovipositer for insertiing eggs into soil

Life Cycle The larvae feed on plant roots and the adult flies feed on nectar.

Habitat Mainly in moist well-wooded places, wet woodland and marshy areas.