Bug FAQSooty Crane Fly
Tipula fuliginosa · Order: Diptera · Family: Tipulidae
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The Sooty Crane Fly lives in Europe. Its native range is also Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
It is found in Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It is native to Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 32 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Michigan.
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Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
Same family (Tipulidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tipula_fuliginosa
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