Tipula siskiyouensis

Alexander, 1949

Tipula siskiyouensis is a of crane fly in the Tipulidae, described by Charles Paul Alexander in 1949. The species epithet refers to the Siskiyou Mountains, suggesting a geographic association with this mountain range along the California-Oregon border. Like other Tipula species, it belongs to a large and diverse of crane flies commonly known as "daddy longlegs" due to their elongated legs and slender bodies. The species is documented from Oregon in the Nearctic region.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tipula siskiyouensis: //tɪˈpjuːlə sɪˌskiːjuːˈɛnsɪs//

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Distribution

Known from Oregon, USA, in the Nearctic region. The epithet suggests association with the Siskiyou Mountains region along the California-Oregon border.

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