Nephrotoma cingulata

(Dietz, 1918)

large crane fly

Nephrotoma cingulata is a of large crane fly in the Tipulidae. It is distributed across eastern North America, ranging from Canada through the eastern and central United States. Like other crane flies, are characterized by their long, slender legs and elongated bodies. The species was described by Dietz in 1918.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nephrotoma cingulata: /nɛˈfroʊtəˌmɑ sɪŋɡjʊˈleɪtə/

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Distribution

Eastern North America. Records from Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Minnesota) south through the eastern and central United States to Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.

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