探検昆虫

Large Crane Flies

Tipulidae

Large crane flies are long-legged insects that look a bit like giant mosquitoes. They are harmless and often found near water, where they lay their eggs.

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The Large Crane Fly has a slender body and incredibly long, delicate legs, often twice its body length. They usually appear in shades of brown, grey, or yellow, lacking the scales of a mosquito. A distinctive V-shaped groove is visible on their back.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaDipteraTipulidae
Large Crane Flies
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Large Crane Flies

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Adult crane flies live only a few days, spending their time finding a mate.

If caught, they can shed a leg to escape, a trick called autotomy!

Many crane fly larvae live underground eating dead plants, helping soil stay healthy.

They look like giant mosquitoes but are totally harmless and cannot bite!

特殊能力

能力

Leg Drop Escape

Large Crane Flies can shed a leg if caught by a predator, a trick called autotomy, helping them escape to safety.

能力

Root Muncher Larvae

Large Crane Flies larvae (leatherjackets) have strong mouthparts that help them munch on plant roots or decaying matter.

能力

Harmless Mimicry

Large Crane Flies have a mosquito-like appearance that helps them avoid some predators, despite being completely harmless.

サイズと詳細

翼開長
25-65 mm
サイズ
15-40 mm
寿命
5-15 日
飛行速度
5 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

Adults sip nectar or don't eat, but larvae munch on decaying plants or plant roots.

年齢による違い: Larvae (leatherjackets) primarily feed on decaying organic matter or plant roots. Adults generally feed on nectar or not at all during their short lifespan.

主な食物

  • decaying leaves
  • plant roots
  • algae
  • nectar
  • sap

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Little brown bat

Myotis lucifugus

Hunts flying insects like crane flies at night.

eaten by

Garden orb-weaver

Aranea diademata

Catches adults in its sticky web.

eats

Kentucky bluegrass

Poa pratensis

Larvae (leatherjackets) sometimes consume the roots.

pollinates

Common dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Adults visit flowers for nectar, aiding pollination.

特徴

別名

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コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Crane flies are not dangerous, so you can watch them without worry!

よくある質問

Large Crane Fliesの翼開長は何ですか?

25-65 mm

Large Crane Fliesのサイズは何ですか?

15-40 mm

Large Crane Fliesの寿命は何ですか?

5-15 日

Large Crane Fliesの飛行速度は何ですか?

5 km/h

Large Crane Fliesは何を食べますか?

Adults sip nectar or don't eat, but larvae munch on decaying plants or plant roots.

Large Crane Fliesは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

Large Crane Fliesはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Large Crane Fliesの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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