Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipula cava (Lunatipula) (female)

Posted by Liliane D on 02-04-2024 00:14
#1

Hello,
South of France, April 01, 2024.
Body length 24 mm, including 4 mm ovipositor.
Thank you for your help with identification

Edited by Liliane D on 02-04-2024 12:23

Posted by eklans on 02-04-2024 11:13
#2

Hello Liliane, I think it's Tipula (Lunatipula) cava.
Compare: https://www.bioim...9053.htm?4

Posted by Liliane D on 02-04-2024 12:23
#3

Many thanks Eric,
The venation, the dark longitudinal line on the abdomen, the long ovipositor and other criteria all seem to point to the species you propose.