Nephrotoma wulpiana
Wulp's tiger crane fly
Nephrotoma wulpiana is a tiger in the , historically treated as a of Nephrotoma suturalis. It is found in the southeastern and south-central United States. The species exhibits the elongated legs and slender body characteristic of crane flies. It has been observed in 2340 records on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nephrotoma wulpiana: /nɛfˈroʊtəˌmə wʊlˈpiːənə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Nephrotoma by geographic range and subtle morphological differences in and color pattern. The historical designation (N. suturalis wulpiana) indicates close similarity to N. suturalis, requiring examination of or detailed characteristics for definitive separation. Separation from the widespread N. ferruginea and other tiger requires identification.
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Appearance
As a tiger , possesses an elongated, slender body with characteristically long, fragile legs. Tiger crane flies in the Nephrotoma often display and black patterning on the and . The are typically clear or lightly tinted. Specific coloration details for N. wulpiana are not separately documented from related .
Distribution
Southeastern and south-central United States. The exact range boundaries are not precisely documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Nephrotoma suturalisHistorically treated as (N. suturalis wulpiana as ); extremely similar requiring detailed examination to distinguish
- Nephrotoma ferrugineaAnother widespread tiger in the United States with overlapping range and general appearance
- Nephrotoma virescensRelated tiger with similar body plan and coloration patterns
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Taxonomic Note
This was historically classified as Nephrotoma suturalis wulpiana, a . Current treats it as a full species, though this change may not be reflected in all sources.