General Description
Body and wings are narrow; legs are long and narrow. Body up to 3 cm long.
Biology
Crane Flies are sometimes mistaken for mosquitoes. They feed on plants and fly slowly. Larvae usually live in wet soil or decaying plant matter.
Distribution
South-western and eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.
Habitat
Swamp areas, grasslands and along banks of streams.
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Brief Id
Narrow body, long narrow legs, narrow wings.
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Colours
Brown, Green, White
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Diet
Herbivore
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Common Name
Crane Fly
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