Nephrotoma ferruginea
(Fabricius, 1805)
Ferruginous Tiger Crane Fly
Nephrotoma ferruginea is a large in the , commonly known as the Tiger Crane Fly. The was described by Fabricius in 1805 and includes two recognized : N. f. ferruginea and N. f. surtularis. It is widely distributed across North America, with records extending from Alaska and northern Canada south to Arizona, Texas, and the southeastern United States, and has also been documented in parts of Europe including the Netherlands and Spain.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nephrotoma ferruginea: //nɛˈfrɒtoʊmə ˌfɛrəˈdʒɪniə//
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Distribution
North America: Alaska, northern Canada (Northwest Territories, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia including Sable Island), south through western states (Oregon, Arizona), central states (Texas, Arkansas), and eastern states (South Carolina, Georgia). Europe: Netherlands, Spain. Also recorded in Mexico. The spans Nearctic, Neotropic, and West Palearctic regions.