What does «zancudo patón del trigo» mean in Spanish?
- Harmless mosquito species of large size. It can reach up to 4 cm in body length and 6 cm in wing length. This mosquito is harmless, but its size can be frightening. Despite its name, it is not hematophagous and it is the larvae that cause damage in plantations. They are found in humid and shady places. Scientific name: Tipula pterogyne / Tipula apterogyne Philippi.