Tipula longiventris
Loew, 1863
Tipula longiventris is a of large crane fly in the Tipulidae. It is a Nearctic species distributed across eastern and central North America, with records from Canada through the United States. As a member of the Tipula, it belongs to one of the most species-rich genera of crane flies. The species is documented through iNaturalist observations and taxonomic databases, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tipula longiventris: /ˈtɪpjʊlə ˌlɒndʒɪˈvɛntrɪs/
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Distribution
Nearctic region: Canada (Ontario, Quebec), United States (Wisconsin, Vermont, Maine, south to Texas and South Carolina). Distribution records indicate a broad eastern and central North American range spanning from the Great Lakes and northeastern states southward through the central and southeastern United States.
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Taxonomic status
Accepted per GBIF match with exact match type. Authority: Loew, 1863.
Observation frequency
iNaturalist records 1,810 observations for this , suggesting it is relatively well-documented photographically despite limited published biological detail.