“Phantom Crane Flies”
Genus Overview
10 species in North America. Adults are pretty interesting as they seem to disappear during flight. They will glide in the breeze with their long legs out and barely use their wings. A fantastic video of the genus Bittacomorpha shows their flight.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
No pollution tolerance ranges defined.
FEEDING HABITS
Collector / Gatherer
Shredder / Herbivore
Shredder / Herbivore
MOVEMENT
Burrower
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread (east of the Rocky Mtns.)
HABITAT
Lotic-depositional
Diagnostic Characters
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