Tipula coquilletti is a large crane fly from Japan and Korea, about 1.2–1.6 in (30–40 mm) long, with mottled wings. It is not found in the United States. Like other crane flies it looks like a giant mosquito, but it does not bite or feed on blood.
Appearance
- Appearance
- A large crane fly, about 1.2–1.6 in (30–40 mm) long, with very long legs and patterned, mottled wings.
Where it lives
- Typical habitats
- Stream edges
- Wetlands
- Range
- Japan, from Hokkaido to the southwestern islands, and Korea. It does not occur in the United States.
- Preferred conditions
- Larvae live in wet soil and wetland mud, so adults are often found near streams and marshy ground.
Behavior
- Activity
- In Japan, adults fly mainly in spring, from about April to July.
Life cycle
- Larva
- Larvae live in wetland mud and moist soil, where they feed on plant roots.
Name and classification
- About the name
- It has also been called Tipula nubifera.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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