This is the largest fly west of the Rocky Mountains. Adults easily lose legs and cannot regenerate them. The Giant Eastern Crane Fly (Pedicia albivitta), 3/4-1 1/8" (20-30 mm) with a wingspan to 3 1/8" (80 mm), has distinctly patterned broad brown bands on its wings.

description 1-1 3/8" (25-35 mm), wingspan to 2 3/4" (70 mm). Large. Reddish brown or olive-green to orange with some white markings on sides and under thorax. Legs long. Wings clear. Larva, to 2 1/8" (55 mm), is dull brown with tough skin.

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