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Nephrotoma suturalis
tiger crane fly
Nephrotoma suturalis is a species of tiger crane fly in the family Tipulidae, first described by Loew in 1863. The species has been extensively used as a model organism in cell biology research, particularly for studies of spermatogenesis and spindle microtubule dynamics. Two subspecies are recognized: N. s. suturalis in the southeastern USA and N. s. wulpiana with a broader distribution including western North America and adventive populations in Europe and Hawaii.