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Dicranomyia marmorata

Dicranomyia marmorata

Dicranomyia marmorata is a special type of fly that has beautiful patterns on its wings. These tiny insects love to live in wet places and are often seen near water, making them fun to spot!

Lebensraum: Wetlands

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The Dicranomyia marmorata is a small, slender cranefly characterized by its beautifully mottled, marble-like wings, which give it its name. It has a brownish or grayish body and notably long, delicate legs that easily break off. This fly lacks the piercing mouthparts of mosquitoes.

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Dicranomyia marmorata
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Dicranomyia marmorata

Kategorie

Insekten

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Even though they have very long, spindly legs, these flies are quite slow and clumsy fliers!

Many cranefly larvae can actually live underwater for months, breathing through special tubes!

The 'marmorata' in its name means 'marbled', perfectly describing its unique, patterned wings!

They are sometimes mistaken for giant mosquitoes, but these harmless insects never bite humans!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Mottled Camouflage

Dicranomyia marmorata has beautifully mottled wings that helps them disappear against dappled light and decaying leaves on the forest floor.

Fähigkeit

Decomposition Dynamo

Dicranomyia marmorata larvae can break down decaying plant matter because of their specialized mouthparts that help them recycle forest nutrients.

Fähigkeit

Sensitive Sensors

Dicranomyia marmorata uses its long, delicate antennae that helps them find mates and navigate through their damp environments.

Maße und Details

Flügelspannweite
8-15 mm
Größe
4-7 mm
Lebenserwartung
7-14 Tage
Fluggeschwindigkeit
5 km/h
Anzahl der Beine
6

Ernährung und Fütterung

Larvae are nature's recyclers, munching on decaying plants; adults may sip nectar or just water.

Altersunterschiede: Larvae are detritivores, adults may feed on nectar or just water.

Hauptnahrung

  • decaying leaves
  • dead wood
  • fungi
  • nectar

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

European Robin

Erithacus rubecula

Common garden bird that preys on various insects.

eaten by

Garden Orb Weaver

Araneus diadematus

Often traps flies in its intricate orb webs.

depends on

Common Oak

Quercus robur

Larvae thrive on decaying oak leaves and wood as food.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

These flies are harmless, but it's always good to watch insects from a distance.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das flügelspannweite von Dicranomyia marmorata?

8-15 mm

Was ist der/die/das größe von Dicranomyia marmorata?

4-7 mm

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Dicranomyia marmorata?

7-14 Tage

Was ist der/die/das fluggeschwindigkeit von Dicranomyia marmorata?

5 km/h

Was frisst Dicranomyia marmorata?

Larvae are nature's recyclers, munching on decaying plants; adults may sip nectar or just water.

Wo findet man Dicranomyia marmorata normalerweise?

Wetlands

Wie jagt Dicranomyia marmorata?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das anzahl der Beine von Dicranomyia marmorata?

6

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