Symplecta pilipes
(Fabricius, 1787)
Symplecta pilipes is a Palearctic cranefly in the Limoniidae. It occupies a broad range of terrestrial and semi-aquatic microhabitats, including humus-rich soil, leaf litter, swamps, and wet woodland areas. The species is widespread across Europe and has been recorded from the Azores. It is one of the more frequently observed members of its , with over 2,000 documented observations.
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Habitat
Found in earth rich in humus, swamps, marshes, leaf litter, and wet spots in woods. Occupies diverse microhabitats ranging from saturated organic soils to moist terrestrial substrates.
Distribution
Palearctic region. Documented from European countries including Belgium, and from the Azores (Flores, Graciosa, São Miguel, Terceira).
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Observation frequency
The has accumulated over 2,000 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively frequently encountered by naturalists.