Tipula jacintoensis
Alexander, 1946
Tipula jacintoensis is a of large crane fly in the Tipulidae. It was described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1946. The species is known only from California, where it has been recorded in the San Jacinto Mountains. As a member of the Tipula, it shares the characteristic elongated body and extremely long legs typical of crane flies, though specific details of its remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tipula jacintoensis: /tɪˈpjuːlə ˌjæˌsɪntoʊˈɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Known only from California, USA. Records indicate occurrence in the San Jacinto Mountains of southern California. The has been documented through only a small number of observations.
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Taxonomic history
The was described by crane fly Charles Paul Alexander in 1946. The specific epithet 'jacintoensis' refers to the San Jacinto Mountains, the type locality.