Tipula submaculata
Loew, 1863
Tipula submaculata is a of large crane fly in the Tipulidae, first described by Loew in 1863. It is distributed across eastern and central North America, ranging from Wisconsin and Ontario south to Arkansas, Tennessee, and South Carolina. As a member of the Tipula, it belongs to one of the most species-rich genera of crane flies, though specific ecological and behavioral details for this particular species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tipula submaculata: //ˈtɪpjʊlə ˌsʌbmækjʊˈleɪtə//
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Distribution
Eastern and central North America. Recorded from Canada (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia) and the United States (Wisconsin, Maine, south to Arkansas, Tennessee, and South Carolina).
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Taxonomic note
The was described by German entomologist Hermann Loew in 1863. The specific epithet 'submaculata' refers to markings that are somewhat spotted or less distinctly spotted compared to related species.