Tipula dietziana
Alexander, 1915
Tipula dietziana is a of large in the , first described by Alexander in 1915. It is known from the Nearctic region, with records from New York south to Kansas and South Carolina. As a member of the Tipula, it shares the characteristic elongated body and extremely long legs typical of crane flies, though specific distinguishing features for this species are not well documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tipula dietziana: /ˈtɪpjʊlə diːˈɛtsiˌɑːnə/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing Tipula dietziana from other large Tipula are not documented in available sources. As with many species, positive identification likely requires examination of and other subtle morphological characters. The species is described as 'large' relative to other crane flies, but quantitative measurements are not available.
Distribution
Nearctic region: United States, from New York south to Kansas and South Carolina.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1915, a prolific dipterist who described thousands of .
Data limitations
This has only 5 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data retrieval date, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.