Tipula paludosa
Introduction '''''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, Trawscoed, North Wales, Aug 2015 (23388703162).jpg |''Tipula paludosa'' male
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