Tipula subeluta
Johnson, 1913
Tipula subeluta is a of crane fly in the Tipulidae, described by Johnson in 1913. It is a member of the large Tipula, which contains hundreds of species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from the eastern United States, with distribution extending from Massachusetts southward to Louisiana and Florida. Like other crane flies, it is a delicate, long-legged insect often mistaken for a giant mosquito, though do not bite and most species have short adult lifespans focused on .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tipula subeluta: /ˈtɪpjʊlə sʌbɛˈluːtə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Nearctic region in the eastern United States, with documented occurrence from Massachusetts south to Louisiana and Florida.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'subeluta' suggests a relationship to Tipula eluta or similar , though the precise meaning of the name and diagnostic features distinguishing it from have not been located in available sources.
Data availability
This has 15 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported relative to more common Tipula species.