Leptotarsus costalis is an Australian species of crane fly in the family Tipulidae. A large insect with a narrow body and small head. The two wings are held almost at right angles to the body. Legs and antennae are long. The rostrum is as long as the head. Body length to 1.5 cm.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Common Brown 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Tipulidae
- Genus
- Leptotarsus
- Species
- Leptotarsus costalis
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