Giant Cranefly Larva - this one was found in wet sand
 Giant Crane Fly Larva

 

Common Name:  Giant Crane Fly Larva

Latin Name:  Family Tipulidae
                        (R. Bercha, det.)

Length:  up to 23 mm

Range:  Throughout Alberta

Habitat:  Moist soil or in water

Time of year seen:  Summer

Diet: ?

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Location: Calgary, AB                   Date: Apr 16, 2006

               

Giant Cranefly Larva - 23 mm long