Tipula sackeniana
Alexander, 1918
Tipula sackeniana is a in the , described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1918. It belongs to the large Tipula, which contains hundreds of species worldwide. The species is known from the eastern United States, with records spanning from New York and Connecticut south to Tennessee and Georgia. Like other crane flies, are characterized by their elongated legs and slender bodies, though specific distinguishing features for this species require close examination.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tipula sackeniana: /tɪˈpjuːlə sækɛˈniːəna/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic characters for distinguishing T. sackeniana from other Tipula are not documented in available sources. Identification to species level within Tipula typically requires examination of male and patterns under magnification.
Distribution
Eastern United States: New York and Connecticut southward to Tennessee and Georgia.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1918, a prolific dipterist who described thousands of during his career.