Crane Fly

Tipula genus

Appears: Mainly in spring and fall.

Beneficial: Adult crane flies do not eat. Their only purpose is to mate and lay eggs. (They only live as adults from 2- 15 days.) Crane fly larvae eat decaying plants, dead leaves, fungi and roots of plants. This actually helps improve the richness of the soil and benefits the garden. Therefore, they are beneficial to have flying around.

Size: Up to 63.5 mm long and a wingspan of 76.2 mm