Tipula paludosa is a species of true craneflies, family Tipulidae. It is also known as the European crane fly or the marsh crane fly. It is a pest in grasslands of Northwest Europe and has been accidentally introduced to North America.

Distribution

Tipula paludosa is widespread throughout the West Palaearctic and Nearctic. For identification see the Keys to the Insects of the European Part of the Russia and the Diptères: Tipulidae''. Tipula paludosa is a very common species flying in May and July to October peaking in August and September.

Biological interactions

Tipula paludosa larvae live in the upper soil layers and are the major insect pest in grasslands of Northwest Europe. Oscheius tipulae is a species of nematodes, described in association of the leatherjacket, the larva of T. paludosa.