Dicranota flaveola
(Osten Sacken, 1869)
Dicranota flaveola is a of limoniid crane fly in the Pediciidae. It occurs in eastern North America, ranging from the Great Lakes region to the Appalachian Mountains. The species is one of several recognized members of the Dicranota, a group of small to medium-sized crane flies typically associated with moist woodland .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicranota flaveola: /dɪˈkrænətə ˌflævɪˈoʊlə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: from Michigan and Ontario east to Newfoundland, south to Tennessee and North Carolina.
Similar Taxa
- Dicranota speciesOther members of the Dicranota share similar body plans and wing venation; precise identification requires examination of genitalic structures and other subtle morphological characters.