Tipula praecisa
Loew, 1872
Tipula praecisa is a of crane fly in the Tipulidae. It was first described by Hermann Loew in 1872. The species is to the western United States, with records from California, Oregon, and Washington. As a member of the large and diverse Tipula, it shares the general body plan of crane flies: an elongated body, very long legs, and a single pair of membranous wings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tipula praecisa: /ˈtɪpjʊlə priːˈsaɪzə/
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Distribution
Western United States: California, Oregon, and Washington. GBIF records also indicate presence on the Channel Islands of California.