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crane fly
noun
- any of numerous nonbiting insects constituting the family Tipulidae, inhabiting damp areas and resembling a large mosquito with extremely long legs.
crane fly
noun
- any dipterous fly of the family Tipulidae, having long legs, slender wings, and a narrow body Also called (Brit)daddy-longlegs
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- Ա-ڱ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of crane fly1
First recorded in 1650–60
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The behavior has been noted in related species of crane fly, and in other insect species, when predators grasp their legs.
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Back then, the culprit was the European crane fly.
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The artificial fall also overpowered the crane fly, stymied by its long legs and slow flying.
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I sat in the driveway and watched the last few crane flies bob through the air.
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“That’s a crane fly. I have a lot of crane fly imitations.”
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