Winter crane flies
Scientific name: Trichoceridae
Winter crane flies
Scientific name: Trichoceridae
Description
Trichoceridae are a fascinating group often mistaken for their delicate and long-legged cousins, the mosquitoes. Despite the visual similarities, members of Trichoceridae are completely harmless, lacking the mouthparts necessary for biting. Intriguingly, they are most active during cooler seasons, a behavioral trait quite rare among insects, who typically thrive in warmth. This adaptation allows them to exploit a unique ecological niche with less competition and predation.
Species of Winter crane flies
Scientific Classification
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