- worm-like and plump - no legs - small tentacles at one end (these will extend if you give the larvae a gentle squeeze) - size range: 1/2" - 2 1/2"
Crane fly larvae are segmented and worm-like. They can be found in a large variety of colors, including white, brown, and green. Some are almost translucent, so you can see the insides of the organism move when it crawls. These larvae have a soft, fleshy appearance and very short tentacles (small "arms" or projections) at one end which can be seen more easily if the larvae is placed in water or squeezed gently. They may be as thick or slightly thicker than a pencil.