Nephrotoma altissima
(Osten Sacken, 1877)
Nephrotoma altissima is a of large crane fly in the Tipulidae. It occurs across northern and western North America, ranging from Alaska and northern Canada south to Oregon, Arizona, and New Mexico. As a member of the Nephrotoma, it belongs to a group commonly known as tiger crane flies, which are distinguished by patterned wings and bodies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nephrotoma altissima: //nɛfˈroʊtoʊmə ælˈtɪsɪmə//
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Distribution
Nearctic region: Canada and USA, including Alaska, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Wisconsin, Oregon, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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