Tipula paludosa
# Tipula paludosa

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 Nearctic. 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 male
