Tiger Crane Fly
Scientific Name: Nephrotoma australasiae
Other Common Names: Mosquito Hawk, Gallinippers, Jimmy Spinners
Species documented in 1890 by Skuse.
Description
Flies from the Tipulidae family are often said to resemble giant mosquitos. The Tiger Crane Fly can grow to approximately 17mm in body length.
The abdomen is yellow with black bands attributing to the common name of the Tiger Crane Fly. The legs are long in comparison to the body.
Reproduction/Lifecycle
Habitat
Endemic to Queensland and Northern Territory.
Diet
Miscellaneous
Found in:
NT,QLD,
References/Bibliography:
Chew, Peter. 8th October, 2006. Tiger Crane Fly - Nephrotoma australasiae, Brisbane Insects. Available from: <http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_flies/TigerCraneFly.htm> [Accessed 2 May, 2007]
Australian Government, 2007. Australian Faunal Directory, Department of the Environment and Water Resources. Available from: <http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/abrs/fauna/details.pl?pstrVol=NEMATOCERA;pstrTaxa=6495;pstrChecklistMode=2> [Accessed 2 May, 2007]
