Tipula paludosa, known as the European crane fly or leatherjacket, belongs to the Tipula genus, which includes more than 2,000 species worldwide. It is native to northwestern Europe but has been introduced to parts of North America, including Canada, likely through soil dispersion and other human activity, and its larvae have become a major pest of lawns, pastures and hayfields by damaging the roots, stems and leaves of various plants. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Relationship to PeopleInvasive or Introduced Species 1 Scientific Name Connections
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Belgium, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Denmark, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Iceland, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Norway, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Portugal, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Sweden, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: United States, found in there.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Tipula paludosa
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paludosa is native to northwestern Europe, however it has been introduced to the northern aspects of North America, including Canada likely due to soil dispersion and other human-mediated activities.
2. Wikipedia: Tipula paludosa
Tipula paludosa (Wikipedia)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Tipula paludosa
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