Montane Crane Fly vs Giant Western Crane Fly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Montane Crane Fly Giant Western Crane Fly
Scientific Name Tipula montana Holorusia hespera
Order Diptera Diptera
Family Tipulidae Tipulidae
Size 12-18 mm body length 35-45 mm body length
Habitat Forests Forests
Diet Herbivores Detritivores
Regions Europe, Northern Asia Western North America
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Montane Crane Fly

A common crane fly in mountain forests and adjacent meadows. Larvae develop in damp forest soils rich in decaying leaves.

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Did You Know?

Adults live only a few days, just long enough to mate and lay eggs.

Giant Western Crane Fly

North America's largest crane fly with a wingspan approaching 80 mm. It inhabits mossy stream banks in western mountain forests.

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Did You Know?

It is the largest fly in North America and one of the largest true flies in the world.