Tipula paludosa is a species of true craneflies, family Tipulidae.

[1] It is a pest in grasslands of Northwest Europe and has been accidentally introduced to North America.

[1][2] For identification see the Keys to the Insects of the European Part of the Russia[3] and the Diptères: Tipulidae.

[4] Tipula paludosa is a very common species flying in May and July to October peaking in August and September.

Tipula paludosa larvae live in the upper soil layers and are the major insect pest in grasslands of Northwest Europe.