Tipula valida
Loew, 1863
large crane fly
Tipula valida is a of large crane fly in the Tipulidae. It is recognized as a valid species within the Tipula, with two recognized : the nominate form T. v. valida and T. v. atricornis. The species has been documented across the Nearctic region with distribution records in Canada and the United States. As a member of Tipulidae, it belongs to one of the most species-rich families of Diptera, commonly known as crane flies or daddy longlegs.
Pronunciation
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Identification
The nominate Tipula valida valida was described by Loew in 1863, while the subspecies T. v. atricornis was described by Alexander in 1940. Differentiation between subspecies likely involves antennal coloration given the epithet 'atricornis' (black-horned). As a large crane fly , presumably exhibit the elongated legs and slender body characteristic of the , though specific diagnostic features separating T. valida from are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
Nearctic region. Documented from Canada (Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland) and the United States (Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, North Carolina). The range extends from Minnesota eastward through the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic provinces, and southward to Iowa, Illinois, and North Carolina.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Tipula valida valida Loew, 1863 (nominate form) and Tipula valida atricornis Alexander, 1940.
Observation data
The has 40 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data retrieval date.