crane fly
US /ˈkreɪn flaɪ/
UK /ˈkreɪn flaɪ/
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mosca-grua, pernilongo
a slender long-legged fly, resembling a large mosquito but not biting, whose larvae (leatherjackets) feed on plant roots
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A large crane fly landed on the window screen.
Uma grande mosca-grua pousou na tela da janela.
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The garden was full of crane flies after the rain.
O jardim estava cheio de moscas-grua depois da chuva.