Tipula paludosa, known as the European crane fly and its larva as leatherjacket, is a species in the genus Tipula, a genus of over 2,000 species distributed throughout the world. T. paludosa is native to northwestern Europe including Britain and Ireland, and also introduced to the northern aspects of North America, including Canada likely due to soil dispersion and other human-mediated activities. T. paludosa is often regarded as a pest of lawns, pastures, and hayfields, as its larvae cause significant damage to the roots, stems, and leaves of various plants, contributing to its invasiveness.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of European 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
- Tipula
- Species
- Tipula paludosa
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