What kind is here? It looks like a mosquito. Is this a mosquito and can she sting?
Asker: Chris, 26 years old
Answer
Dear Chris,
this insect belongs to the order Diptera (two-winged), suborder Nematocera (mosquitoes). Based on the very long legs and the morphology of the body, you can say that it is a crane fly; however, it is difficult to determine which species this is. There are about 14,000 different species of cranesbills. Crane flies only live for a few days and, because of their reduced mouthparts, they certainly cannot sting or bite.
Kind regards,
Hans
Answered by
Hans Casteels
identification of pest insects in agriculture and horticulture, stock goods and homes
Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research
Burg. van Gansberghelaan 96 box 1 9820 Merelbeke
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Burg. van Gansberghelaan 96 box 1 9820 Merelbeke
http://www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be
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