Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipula?

Posted by cebe on 22-05-2006 13:49
#1

I found this Tipula-like insect yesterday in Brussels (Belgium) sitting on Urtica dioica. Is it a Tipula species?
Bart Hanssens (http://www.cebe.be

Posted by Robert Nash on 22-05-2006 14:11
#2

Hi Bart Nephrotoma perhaps. A closely related genus (to Tipula) of similar size. The thoracic markings should identify it. Usually the markings are a more contrasted black and yellow. Was it newly emerged? Nice clear photo :p:p