Tipulidae
Also known as daddy longlegs, dandy longlegs, leatherjacket, mosquito hawk, mosquito eater, skeeter eater, gallinipper, may fly
thumb|right|The maxillary palps are the appendages that extend from the front of the head, then down and back, terminating below the eye.
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Tipulidae is a family of insects commonly known as crane flies, which are characterized by their long legs and slender bodies. These insects are found in moist habitats and serve as important food sources for birds, fish, and other wildlife, while their larvae play a role in decomposing organic matter in soil and water.
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Species
crane-flies
Tipulidae
FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumArthropoda
- ClassInsecta
- OrderDiptera
- FamilyTipulidae
ガガンボ（大蚊）は、双翅目・糸角亜目・ガガンボ科 (Tipulidae) に属する昆虫の1分類群である。
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thumb|right|The maxillary palps are the appendages that extend from the front of the head, then down and back, terminating below the eye.
Tipulidae is a family of large crane flies in the order Diptera. There are more than 30 genera and 4,200 described species in Tipulidae, common and widespread throughout the world. thumb|Nephrotoma, tiger crane fly