- Nephrotoma appendiculata
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Nephrotoma appendiculata 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Diptera Family: Tipulidae Genus: Nephrotoma Species: N. appendiculata Binomial name Nephrotoma appendiculata
(Pierre, 1919)Nephrotoma appendiculata, the spotted crane fly, is a species of crane fly. This species has a wingspan of about 50 millimetres (2.0 in),[1] and a body length of 13–15 millimetres (0.5–0.6 in).[2] 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.[1] This species can be seen from May to September at woodland edges, in gardens, fields and on farmland. The larvae, known as "leatherjackets",[1] feed on the roots of grasses, while the adults feed on umbellifers such as cow parsley.[2]
References
- ^ a b c G. Bradley (2006). "Spotted Craneflies: Nephrotoma appendiculata". http://www.uksafari.com/craneflies3.htm. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
- ^ a b "Spotted Crane Fly - Nephrotoma appendiculata". NatureSpot Leicestershire & Rutland. http://www.naturespot.org.uk/UK%20Wildlife/Flies/SpottedCraneFly.html. Retrieved July 29, 2010.
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