CLOSED: what is this winged creature, sharp, spiked tail?

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sterhill Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b) Apr 09, 2012

this is a new one for me - any ideas? Tail looks turned up like a scorpion...

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sterhill Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b) Apr 09, 2012

I just saw this in the photo contest: Marsh Crane Fly - Native to Europe and was probably introduced to North America via infested soil media. The larvae, known as leatherjackets, feed on roots & crowns of turf grass & can be problematic. This feeding can cause patches of lawn and turf to die leaving bare soil. Grand Rapids, MI Zone 5b http://davesgarden.com/contest/2012-invasive-species-contest/judging.php?catid=415&go=1&skip=22355

I think that's what this is... anybody have more info?

man, that is one funny looking bug!

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Apr 09, 2012

It is a Crane Fly but I don't know which one. There a many.

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