Tipula apicalis
Loew, 1863
Tipula apicalis is a large in the , first described by Loew in 1863. The occurs across eastern North America, from Ontario and Quebec south to Tennessee and North Carolina. It belongs to the diverse Tipula, which contains hundreds of species of crane flies worldwide.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tipula apicalis: /ˈtɪpjʊlə əˈpɪkəlɪs/
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Identification
As a member of Tipula, T. apicalis possesses the characteristic elongated body and extremely long, fragile legs typical of large . The specific epithet "apicalis" suggests a distinguishing feature at the of a structure, though precise diagnostic characters separating it from require examination of specimens. Accurate identification to level within Tipula generally requires detailed examination of genitalic structures and patterns.
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Distribution
Eastern North America, from Ontario and Quebec in Canada south through Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia to Michigan, Tennessee, and North Carolina in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- TipulaMany in the Tipula share the large body size and general ; precise identification requires examination of subtle structural differences in and .