Tipula algonquin

Alexander, 1915

Tipula algonquin is a of large crane fly in the Tipulidae, described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1915. It belongs to one of the most species-rich of crane flies, with Tipula containing hundreds of species across the Northern Hemisphere. The species epithet references the Algonquin people or region of North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tipula algonquin: /ˈtɪpjʊlə ælˈɡɒŋkwɪn/

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Distribution

Nearctic region: Canada and United States. Specifically recorded from Michigan and Ontario east to Quebec and Maine, south to Tennessee and North Carolina.

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