Tipula silvestra
Doane, 1909
Tipula silvestra is a large crane fly in the Tipulidae, described by Doane in 1909. It is found in the western United States, particularly California. 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 silvestra: /ˈtɪpjʊlə sɪlˈvɛstra/
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Distribution
Western United States; specifically recorded from California.
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Taxonomic Notes
The specific epithet 'silvestra' suggests a forest-dwelling habit, though this has not been confirmed by ecological studies. The was described by Theodore Doane in 1909, a period when many North American crane flies were first being documented.