''Tipula paludosa'' is a species of true craneflies, family Tipulidae. It is also known as the European crane fly or the marsh crane fly. It is a pest in grasslands of Northwest Europe and has been accidentally introduced to North America.

Distribution

''Tipula paludosa'' is widespread throughout the West Palaearctic and

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. For identification see the ''Keys to the Insects of the European Part of the USSR'' and the ''Diptères: Tipulidae''. ''Tipula paludosa'' is a very common species flying in May and July to October peaking in August and September.

Biological interactions

''Tipula paludosa'' larvae live in the upper soil layers and are the major insect pest in grasslands of Northwest Europe. '' Oscheius tipulae'' is a species of nematodes, described in association of the leatherjacket, the larva of ''T. paludosa''. Tipula paludosa, Trawscoed, North Wales, Aug 2015 (23388703162).jpg , ''Tipula paludosa'' male

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q20976 Tipulidae Diptera of Europe Diptera of North America Agricultural pest insects Insects described in 1830 Taxa named by Johann Wilhelm Meigen