Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae?
Posted by blowave on 24-10-2010 19:36
#1
Hello,
Is this a Tipula species? 19th October on my wall, near Lincoln UK.
I think it was around 20mm long with wings, and I think it's a female.
4 pics
Janet :)
Posted by blowave on 24-10-2010 19:37
#2
pic 2
Posted by blowave on 24-10-2010 19:38
#3
pic 3
Edited by blowave on 24-10-2010 19:40
Posted by blowave on 24-10-2010 19:41
#4
pic 4
Posted by Jason G on 24-10-2010 19:52
#5
Something like
Tipula marmorata is likely (
but not certain!).
Edited by Jason G on 24-10-2010 19:54
Posted by blowave on 24-10-2010 20:02
#6
Yes I thought that too Jason, I have seen one identified as that on WAB by Laurence.
As these can be so darned similar I wanted to make sure. ;)
Posted by Jason G on 24-10-2010 20:18
#7
Next time you see one, check the sex - a photo of the side of the genitalia (
of either sex) should offer more to go on (
length of T10, keel on lower cerci, degree of dusting for girls) with other species.
Edited by Jason G on 24-10-2010 20:19
Posted by blowave on 27-10-2010 12:43
#8
Can anyone confirm this or otherwise? :|
Posted by blowave on 03-11-2010 15:19
#9
I have a test key so will attempt to look at that, in the meantime does any expert have an idea?
Posted by nielsyese on 03-11-2010 16:44
#10
This is very probably Tipula confusa. Very common in October.
Posted by blowave on 03-11-2010 18:01
#11
Nielsyese wrote:
This is very probably Tipula confusa. Very common in October.
Thank you Nielsyese, I have checked on this site and found another identified as Tipula confusa (marmorata) which clearly shows the wings and it does match.
http://diptera.in...ost_149153
I'll check the key as well..
Edited by blowave on 03-11-2010 18:02