Tipula luna

Tipula luna

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Description

Length 19 to 21 mm. Has a grey abdomen, usually with a central line of darker dashes and stripes on the thorax. Quite similar to Prionocera turcica, but T. luna does not have the dark stripe on the head.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Moist well wooded areas, rushy meadows and marshes.

When to see it

April to July

UK Status

Common and widespread in Britain.

VC55 Status

Frequent in suitable habitats in Leicestershire and Rutland

  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft, Poultney Farm
    04 May 2024
  • Graham Calow
    Marsh near Old Fosse, Sapcote
    23 April 2009
  • David Nicholls
    Ulverscroft NR
    11 June 2010
  • David Nicholls
    20 Acre Piece NR
    28 May 2010
  • David Nicholls
    Lea Meadows NR
    27 May 2020

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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