Tipula vittata - Tipula vittata
Description
A fairly large cranefly with distictively patterned wings and dark edges to the abdomen.
Habitat
It is found in wet woodlands, muddy stream sides, and moist areas of lush vegetation.
When to see it
This species is an early flyer, found from April to June.
Life History
The larvae live in boggy areas and sometimes along stream sides.
UK Status
Common and widespread in England and Wales.
VC55 Status
Locally common in Leicestershire and Rutland
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Graham Calow
Sapcote - 23 April 2010
Leicestershire & Rutland
UK Map
You can also view an interactive NBN Gateway map for this species.
On the Leicestershire & Rutland map above, red = NatureSpot records, green = NBN records. You can add a dot to this map if you submit a wildlife sighting (with or without an image). You can also find out more about these species distribution maps on our Maps help page.
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