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Tanyderus pictus

Tanyderus pictus

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera

Tanyderidae, sometimes called primitive crane flies, are long, delicate flies with spotted or mottled wings, superficially resembling true crane flies (Tipulidae). Adults are typically found resting on vegetation near streams, while larvae occur in wet, decaying wood or along sandy and gravelly stream margins. Several fossil species are also known.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Chile · 2