Tipula rufina
Description
The distinctive identification mark is a black stripe on the side of the thorax.
Identification difficulty

Habitat
Various habitats including gardens.
When to see it
Spring.
UK Status
Widespread in Britain and probably more frequent than records suggest.
VC55 Status
Few records for Leicestershire and Rutland, but probably under recorded.
Leicestershire & Rutland Map
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015