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πŸͺ° Flies

Arctic Crane Fly

Tipula arctica

About

A large, long-legged fly with narrow wings and a slender body. Its legs break off easily when seized by predators. Larvae are leathery-skinned grubs living in wet tundra soil where they feed on roots.

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Did You Know?

Despite their mosquito-like appearance, crane flies are completely harmless and cannot bite.