Crane Fly

Tipulaoleracea

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philomel

(Zone 8a) | October 2007 | Neutral
One of the commonest species in europe. The larvae are known as leatherjackets and feed on roots, predominately of grasses. A pest when in any numbers in lawns, but provides a good source of food for many birds and other insectivores.
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White Lined Sphinx
(Hyles lineata)
Red-necked Spurfowl
(Pternistis afer)
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White Lined Sphinx
(Hyles lineata)
Red-necked Spurfowl
(Pternistis afer)