PaulineW

By PaulineW

Daddy-longlegs

Tipula oleracea

A cranefly commonly called a daddy-longlegs. These insects fly from April to October in the UK but are most abundant in Autumn. Their larvae (leatherjackets) are a serious crop pest.

Not a particularly loveable species, however the wings are quite striking and worth a look at in large.

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