Giant Western Crane Fly (Holorusia hespera)

Giant Western Crane Fly, a reference photo — Photo: Ken-ichi Ueda Depicted place: Presidio, San Francisco, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, California, United States (37°47′14″N 122°28′43″W / 37.787345°N 122.47865°W / 37.787345; -122.47865) · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Holorusia hespera, the giant western crane fly, is a species of crane fly in the family Tipulidae. It is found in western North America.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Giant Western 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

Tipula ultima

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Tipulidae
Genus: Holorusia
Species: Holorusia hespera

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