Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Crane Fly Home Page This web site has been developed to curtail much of the misinformation and confusion concerning crane flies and their management. Researchers and educators from Washington, Oregon and British Columbia have joined together to supply factual information and stimulate interest to further research for the safe and effective management of pest ...

Craneflies Order: Diptera; Family: Tipulidae Craneflies look like mosquitoes on steroids. They often cause distress for many people because they look ferocious and dangerous. But in reality, they don't bite people and are said to prey on mosquitoes and maybe even spiders. So you might say they are people-friendly! Metamorphosis: Complete Larvae: definitely worm-like ; thick-skinned, and ...

Diseases and Insects in British Columbia Forest Seedling Nurseries - European marsh crane fly - Larvae of the European marsh crane fly, Tipula paludosa, are known as leatherjackets because of their tough leather-like skin. This introduced pest was first found in British Columbia in Vancouver area lawns in 1965.

Home | Soil | Lawn Care | Turf Alternatives | Top Secret Agents Passive Aggressive Plants | Top 10 Un-Wanted Pests | Lakescaping WANTED FOR: MENACING LAWN OWNERS, ASSAULTING TURF Crane Fly Aliases Bugsy, European Crane Fly; Mosquito Hawks; Tipula paludosa Description Hangout: Young stay protected in soil of lawns; adults bob around lawns and porchlights in August and September Physical Features: ...