Tipula confusa
Description
One of the smaller craneflies with marbled dark and pale patches on wings, which are held in line with the body at rest.
Similar Species
Can be confused with Tipula rufina but this species has a clear dark stripe on the side of the thorax (on the pleura) which T. confusa lacks.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Woodland and gardens.
When to see it
A late flying species - September to November
Life History
Larvae live in moss in woods, gardens etc.
UK Status
Quite common and widespread in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland
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