Spectacled Crane Fly (Epiphragma solatrix)

Spectacled Crane Fly, a reference photo — Photo: Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Epiphragma solatrix is a species of limoniid crane fly in the family Limoniidae. It has a range from the United States through the Neotropical realm, including Argentina. Larvae feed on and live in wood.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Spectacled Crane Fly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Epiphragma imitans
Epiphragma fasciapenne

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Limoniidae
Genus: Epiphragma
Species: Epiphragma solatrix

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