Nephrotoma virescens
(Loew, 1864)
green-striped crane fly
Nephrotoma virescens is a of large crane fly in the Tipulidae, characterized by greenish coloration. The species is distributed across eastern North America, from the Great Lakes region through the southeastern United States. Like other crane flies, are typically encountered during warmer months and are often found in moist near larval development sites.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nephrotoma virescens: /nɛˈfroʊtəˌmɑ vaɪˈrɛsɛnz/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: Michigan to New Hampshire, south to Kansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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