Crane Flies (Tipulidae)

by Jeffrey S. Pippen | Back to Jeff's Miscellaneous Invertebrates Page | Jeff's Nature Pages


Several hundred species of craneflies are found in North America. They sorta look like giant mosquitoes, but they do not bite.
cranefly, perhaps Tipula sp. Large cranefly, perhaps Tipula sp.
Weedy field near mixed woods in Orange Co., NC
5 June 2008

Back to Jeff's Miscellaneous Invertebrates Page | Jeff's Nature Pages

Created on ... June 21, 2008 | jeffpippen9@gmail.com