NPDN 2007 Meeting - Tipula palidusa and T. oleraceae, Two European Crane Flies Recently Detected in Western New York: Potentially Serious Turf and Pasture Pests

NPDN National Meeting 2007

Poster Abstract

Tipula palidusa and T. oleraceae, Two European Crane Flies Recently Detected in Western New York: Potentially Serious Turf and Pasture Pests

Authors: CAROLYN KLASS, E. Richard Hoebeke

Affiliations: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY USA

In June 2004, large numbers of crane flies were noticed emerging from turf on a golf course in Lockport (Western NYS). They were identified as Tipula oleraceae Meigen, previously reported from the Pacific Northwest. This was the first record of this Old World crane fly in eastern North America. By August, 2004 word had spread, and other golf course superintendents were looking for crane flies. In Lewiston, NY another species of European crane fly, Tipula paludosa Meigen was identified. Both species were primary targets for the National CAPS survey. Authors describe distribution, biology, life cycle, economic importance and characteristics for identification of these two species.

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