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Spotted Cranefly

Nephrotoma appendiculata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Tipulidae ›Genus: Nephrotoma

About

Nephrotoma appendiculata, the spotted crane fly, is a species of crane fly. This species has a wingspan of about 50 mm (2.0 in), and a body length of 13–15 mm (0.5–0.6 in). The body is yellow with short, black stripes on the thorax and a black line on each section of the abdomen. The wings have a thin, yellow line near the leading edge. This species can be seen from May to September at woodland edges, in gardens and fields,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spotted Cranefly?
The scientific name of Spotted Cranefly is Nephrotoma appendiculata.
What kingdom does Spotted Cranefly belong to?
Spotted Cranefly belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spotted Cranefly belong to?
Spotted Cranefly belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Spotted Cranefly belong to?
Spotted Cranefly belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Spotted Cranefly belong to?
Spotted Cranefly belongs to the order Diptera.
What family does Spotted Cranefly belong to?
Spotted Cranefly belongs to the family Tipulidae.
What genus does Spotted Cranefly belong to?
Spotted Cranefly belongs to the genus Nephrotoma.