Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipula cf maxima?
Posted by ChrisR on 26-04-2007 15:18
#1
I came across this on the edge of some old, wet woodland near a river today - southern England. Reminded me of a picture I once saw of
Tipula maxima - is that close? :)
Edited by ChrisR on 26-04-2007 15:19
Posted by John Bratton on 26-04-2007 15:24
#2
Yes, it is the only one with that wing pattern, in Britain at least. Not to be confused with Pedicia rivosa.
Posted by ChrisR on 26-04-2007 15:50
#3
That's good :) How rare is it in the UK? I don't think I have seen it before.
Posted by conopid on 26-04-2007 18:11
#4
Chris,
Tipula maxima is fairly frequent in woodlands, but never particularly common.
PS - saw my second Tachina ursina of the year today. Firts time I've seen two in one year!:)
Posted by ChrisR on 26-04-2007 18:27
#5
Grrr - I haven't seen one
ursina yet :(
Posted by cosmln on 26-04-2007 18:43
#6
Chris Raper wrote:
Grrr - I haven't seen one ursina yet :(
here i have seen hundred of them. is everywhere in hilly area.
even today i have photographed one. i will put later the image for confirmation. again this phographed exemplary is a little strange in colours. t2 is partly reddish. i will check if for romania is or not some monography. i'm curious with that species.
cosmln