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Snow Crane Fly

Chionea valga

About

A wingless crane fly adapted to cold environments, found walking on snow surfaces in winter. It resembles a long-legged spider and is active only at or below freezing temperatures.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the few insects active in midwinter, crawling across snow to find mates when most other insects are dormant.