Marsh crane fly — size comparison

The marsh crane fly inhabits damper grassy areas where young develop in soil. Adults fly over meadows and lawns. Despite resembling large mosquitoes they do not

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Length

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Marsh crane fly

Tipula paludosa

17 mmAdult male
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Marsh crane flyBody length17 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Marsh crane fly — size comparison — facts and sources

The marsh crane fly inhabits damper grassy areas where young develop in soil. Adults fly over meadows and lawns. Despite resembling large mosquitoes they do not take blood.

Larvae eat plant material including roots, sometimes affecting agricultural land. Soil moisture and food availability influence development.

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