Tipula cava

Tipula cava

Identification difficulty
ID checklist (your specimen should have all of these features)

The posterior segment of the male adult is characterised by a white blister on each side

Recording advice

Detailed photos required and to include genitalia

 

Habitat

Usually associated with acid heathland soils but not in alkaline areas .  The larvae like well-drained humus in acid soils.

Main nectar food plants are Cow parsley and Cow Parsnip

When to see it

Adults recorded mid May to mid September

UK Status

Common.

VC55 Status

Not often recorded. 

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

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Additional images

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All NatureSpot records