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Question:

What is the purpose of the stinger on Crane Flies?

I ve read about crane flies and many experts say they do not bite nor sting. Ifor that is the case, what is the little piece of their abdomen that looks like a stinger?

Answer:

This shows a crane fly ovapositor That is latin for egg depositor by the way.
ovipositor?
It's an ovipositor. The thing goes under bark and lays their eggs there.
Stinger Crane

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